Hi Mike,   
      
   > She gave me a more comprehensive explanation of Stuff I had already figured.   
   > She said the frequency and the length of the seizures are to small to justify   
   > putting the dog on meds, which have some not so good side effects in some   
   > cases. Lethargy, Liver Damage etc. He started getting them at an age, about   
   > 2, that is common for dogs to have some sort of siezure activity. In some it   
   > even goes unnoticed if humans are not home or around when it happens.   
   > If the siezures get more frequent, like within days of each other, or come in   
   > clusters, more than one short one over a 24 hour period, or the siezure lasts   
   > more than 9 minutes or so. Then it would be a time to go to meds. But at this   
   > point the meds (side effects) could be worse for the dog than the siezure.   
      
   That sounds really good Mike, and couldn't agree more.  I mean, you'd have to   
   know how bad and often Chester's petit-mal seizures were (that was the cocker   
   spaniel we had for over 11 years).  That dog used to snarl at "critters" in   
   the molding above the kitchen floor .  But yeah, I can certainly agree   
   with the assessment of your vet.  And it gives you an idea of what to watch   
   for, as well.   
      
   > To Janis: She specifically told me very similar to what You said. This time   
   > of the year, especially around the holidays with different things going on,   
   > changing stuff around the house to accommodate the holidays. COLORS, as You   
   > said, from decorations or different than normal clothing can all cause a   
   > siezure to animals prone to them. And like You suggested and what I was not   
   > sure of. The fact that he just did not want to sleep in his normal place that   
   > night, his crate, may have gotten him excited enough to cause this to happen.   
   > Not positive, but any stressful situation may cause them in animals that get   
   > them.   
      
   Sure, makes sense and how could you know the cage would bother him that way.   
   Another time it might not bug him at all.   
      
   > So enough already. Probably boring, but I said I would get back. He's doing   
   > fine.   
      
   That's what's important :)   
      
   > Just good to know as I was not sure exactly what the whole thought   
   > behind him having them and how it is to be treated was.   
      
   Yep..   
      
   Glad your vet is on top of everything, that must feel good to you :)   
      
   Take care,   
   Janis   
      
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