Why is my pug shih tzu mix wobbly, unsteady, anxious monthly?

It sounds like Sophie needs further tests which can be frustrating to hear. Her signs could indicate anything from seizures to heart disease to other metabolic diseases. With the episodes increasing in frequency I recommend getting her to her veterinarian for another exam and to discuss what additional tests could be done to diagnose the cause of these episodes.

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Jill. Some of the behaviors you are describing do sound similar to a seizure. Seizures can have a spectrum of severity, meaning that not all pets will have paddling like motions of their limbs or other typical signs of a seizure. More subtle jerking and shaking can be consistent with a seizure. Additionally, pets who are having a seizure are not mentally appropriate, meaning that they do not respond to stimuli (name calling, clapping, etc) like normal dogs. Seizures can have many causes. In a younger dog like Jill one possible cause is low blood sugar. I would recommend having Jill evaluated by a veterinarian so that she can be examined and further diagnostics (such as bloodwork) can be considered. If you are able to I would recommend trying to take a video of one of Jill's episodes. Additionally, until she is evaluated by a veterinarian I would recommend keeping a log of when these events occur and how long they last. Jill should be seen by a veterinarian immediately if these events last longer than 5 minutes, she has multiple events within 24 hours, or she does not normalize between events. Hope this helps, good luck!

That is concerning. If this has happened before, I would schedule a vet visit just to rule out any issues with the inner ear or neurologic problems that could be causing the wobble, even if she recovers after sleeping. If her symptoms are not resolving, or new symptoms are appearing, seeking out veterinary care right away is best.

This sounds like possible partial/focal seizures. I suggest you take her to your vet for an exam. Show them the video since she isn't likely to be doing the behavior during the exam. veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951440

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like a seizure. I would recommend video taping an episode and showing your Vet. Causes of seizures depend on age. In dogs 1-5 epilepsy is the most common cause. In puppies: toxins, infectious or congenital problems and older than 6 years of age we worry about organ failures and brain tumors. One to 2 episodes a month may warrant starting medications. I would recommend full blood work with urine, thyroid testing if older than 6 and tick testing. If all that is normal then consider starting medications. i wish Bella the best!

Since this is a behavior without appropriate context (like thunderstorms), I would recommend having Lily examined by a vet. These types of behaviors can be similar to pain responses, difficulty breathing, heart arrhythmia, pre-seizure activity, etc. The vet will do a thorough exam and discuss Lily's relevant medical history to determine if additional diagnostics are necessary.

It is probably seizure activity. Not all seizures are grand mal where they fall over and start paddling. If nothing is found on testing then it is probably idiopathic epilepsy and I would try anti-seizure medications. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951440 )