My Old English Bulldog has head tremors. How to reduce before vet?

If the episodes occur when Dawn is awake, then I would recommend having a veterinarian evaluate her. If she is having head tremors, it is important to determine if they are benign or seizure based (which can occur even if the rest of her body is not involved). I would also recommend taking a video of them for your veterinarian to be able to evaluate in case she does not have an episode during her appointment. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I am sorry there is no video attached to this link. I would recommend taking Monty to the vet and showing them the videos. in some breeds like bull dogs they do get idiopathic head tremors (we are not sure why head tremors) that are non harmful and do not have a treatment. However in other breeds it could be a focal seizure and needs more attention. A vet visit would be the best place to start. I hope that helps

I'm glad to hear that your puppy is feeling better! Depending upon the underlying cause of her vomiting and trembling, there is a chance that she could experience a recurrence of these issues as the anti-nausea medication (I assume Cerenia?) wears off. Some of the more common causes of sudden vomiting are due to a virus, stomach upset from eating different foods or treats, a foreign body intestinal obstruction and parasites. The intestinal obstruction is less likely given her normal x-rays. However, since she is now acting normally, playful and eating well, the odds are good that she is in the clear. Only time will tell, so continue keeping a close eye on her for changes in energy level, further vomiting or other concerns. I hope that all goes well!

If you can call Piper's name and she stops, and if she seems to be her normal self otherwise it's possible that she is having an idiopathic head tremor. The cause of the tremors is unknown but they occur in many breeds and usually are not harmful. If she has had any seizures, if she seems disoriented, or if she seems painful I'd recommend seeing your veterinarian.

Hi there and than you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. The head tremors could be a form of seizures, pain, muscle related or idiopathic. Idiopathic head tremors is a condition that has been noted in several breeds but can occur in any breed. There is no known cause for the tremors and the disease is called idiopathic for this reason. I would monitor for now and if these tremors increase in frequency or intensity, I would recommend having Lacey examined by a veterinarian for further testing and to discuss the potential causes based on the physical examination. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this with Stella. Unfortunately, epilepsy is common in English Bulldogs and can develop as early as 6 months of age. I have attached more information on seizures below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=560 We certainly see hyperthermia in English Bulldogs, but see it from them being in a car or outside in hot/humid weather. Stress induced hyperthermia has not been documented in English Bulldogs (only Greyhounds). So, I suspect that Stella was hyperthermic from her seizure. I certainly understand not wanting her on medication for the rest of her life, but it sounds like her seizure was severe enough that she will be at risk for a life-threatening seizure without medication. You could consider consulting a veterinary neurologist for a second opinion. You can find one near you at this website. http://find.vetspecialists.com/ I hope that was helpful and answered your questions. Thanks for using PetCoach.

If the tremors are constant, T should be examined by your veterinarian. There could be a neurological cause. If it happens only when he eats, there could be periodontal disease or infection that is causing pain when he chews. A discussion regarding the dietary issues can be had once the tremors have been diagnosed. For now, consider feeding as bland a diet as possible. The vet may provide i/d which is a Hill's prescription diet that is highly digestible and easy on the GI tract.