Leo has adult onset hydrocephalus that causes the epilepsy. We are fortunate to know the cause. Most dogs are diagnosed as idiopathic epileptics, which just means they have seizures from unknown causes. Leo's head was scanned last year and the fluid pockets were seen by the neurologist. Thank God for doggie health insurance. He is treated with a steroid, called dexamethazone, to keep the fluid and swelling down. He was fortunate because it is extremely rare to find the hydrocephalus early enough to prevent mental retardation. We have been treating the cause up until now. I think he will need actual seizure meds also. Unfortunately, seizures have what is called the kindling effect. Once they have one, they will be prone to more regardless of the cause being treated. The vet explained that the damaged and excited nerves excite and damage more nerves every time there is a seizure. Therefore, the more seizures the more damaged nerves, and the more damaged nerves the more seizures there are. Hopefully, we can get this under control.
I know he is a dog, but please pray for Leo.
