My Beau suffered from seizures and not all seizures were the stiff legged, frothing at hte mouth, thrashing. There were some where he just collapsed and laid there without being aware of his surroundings. They started when he was 11 and he lived for 2 more years having them but every seizure seemed to take something out of him. He did have a bad heart which didnt help.
I pray that Ben will be ok and have no more episodes, they can be scary. You are very blessed to have him so long. Good luck. My first golden was named Ben and was so special to me.

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I see, I always thought that seizures involved frothing at the mouth, shaking, etc.

Just as an aside, if the dog starts to froth and is in danger of biting his tongue, what should be done?

Ben was also my first Golden - I've had three others since, one of which (Barney) sadly died unexpectedly when he was only nine.

If there is a grand mal seizure you dont do anything but just pet him and stay calm. They usually dont do anything to hurt their tongue. Here is a website that might help you with some information. http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-...CanineEpil.htm

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Ben will be in our thoughts. Give the old boy lots of attention.

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Most helpful, many thanks.

Will do - he's looking at me now as it's time for his tea ...........

I was also going to say a petit-mal seizure. Especially with the slight bm. I'm glad he seems on the mend now, though. Grand fella that he is. Want pictures.

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The decision to begin "heroic" or other medical intervention is a personal choice and no one on this forum should attempt to suggest otherwise.

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He is indeed a grand fellow.

I'll see if I can extract some recent pics from the wife.

My GR didn't froth. thrash or walk stiff legged when he had a seizure, but his jaws did lock. I know because the first time I thought he was choking. He would generally seek me out when he felt one coming on and preferred to be held through it. They only lasted 2 - 3 minutes and I would just hold him. My vet did say they seemed to be fairly mild, but he never had one while at the vet's.

I hope Ben stays well and this becomes a distant memory.

Pictures would be nice! Very nice.

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