Seizure?

I just had a scare with Bud. He was sleeping on his favorite shoes and all of a sudden he started dry hacking. Not vomiting, but a dry cough like thing??? He started shaking and kept on hacking. It only lasted 30 seconds, if that...

It really scared me! I was afraid he was having a seizure or something. His eyes were open and he seemed coherent. Do you think he could have had a seizure? He seems fine now, just like nothing even happened. Any ideas what just happened? He is overweight, but we are trying to cut back on portions (he was free fed).

TIA!

Maybe he was choking on something?

I tried to open his mouth, but I couldn't. He never coughed up anything either. At first I thought he was choking on food or something he shouldn't be getting in to, but when he started shaking it got me worried that it was something else.

Shell is he on medication?

no he's not.

Hmm well I'd say just keep a close eye on him. If he does it again I'd think a trip to the vet would be in order.

I'm sure he'll be ok

My mom's dog used to make a honking coughing sound and he had a heart condition. I would go to the vet...

I vote the vet as well. Any time there are trembles, or shakes it really needs a vet to say what it is.

Shell, I found a link for you with some good information on seizures. http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/seizures.html I hope it will be helpful. BTW, my deceased cat, Midnight, did have one actual seizure during her lifetime and it was somewhat more dramatic than what you have described.

I agree with the others that you should take Bud to the vet.

Thanks Guys! I'm keeping a close eye on him and plan on taking him to the vet this next week. Since he's overweight, I need to get him evaluated by the Vet & figure out the right plan and food for him.

So far, we haven't had another episode so hopefully it was just an isolated case. But a vet check surely wouldn't hurt!
Thanks again!

Hi Shell

My Min Pin Ceasar does that on occassions. Our vet told me it is called a reverse sneeze. What you decribed sounds just like what Ceasar does. I have to calm him down to make it stop.

Of course I am no vet so it would be better for you to contact your vet. Keep us posted on what the vet tells you. I hope Bud will be okay.

It doesn't quite sound like a seizure, but it does sound worth a quick vet check.