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Has a recurring skin condition have been prescribed steroids

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Has a recurring skin condition have been prescribed steroids and daily bathing with Maladeb . Which usually does the trick ! However she now has a heart murmur and seizures which seem to come on after taking steroids!could this be just coincidental and should she have medication for the seizures
JA: I'll do all I can to help. I know how frightening seizures can be. Were you able to get a sense of how long the episode lasted?
Customer: Couple of minutes
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know?
Customer: She has allergies which we were advised to put her on crappie
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Hello, you are through to Dr Linda, a UK based vet with 10 years of clinical experience.I'm sorry to hear this and appreciate your concern for your dog.What age and breed is she?Has she had any tests such as a blood test?
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
She is 5 years old and a German Shepard
Thank you.When did the seizures start?Has the vet run any tests such as a blood test to determine their cause?
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
No no blood tests
Ok.When did the seizures start and how many has she had?
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Four altogether started earlier this year and one last night
Ok, sure.I'm just typing my reply.
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Seizures can have several causes including epilepsy, liver or kidney disease, an infection of the central nervous system, a brain tumour etc.The first step is a check up including a neurological exam and blood test.It is very unlikely the steroids caused the seizures.Whether or not they should be treated is a good question. We'll usually provide treatment if they occur more often then once monthly and/or if they last longer than 5 minutes. So daily anti seizure medicine may not be needed in her case.However, the vet can issue rectal Diazepam which you can give at home to stop a seizure while it is happening.
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Thank you very much for your advice much appreciated x
Of course!Anything else, please just let me know.
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