This evening we were watching TV, fireplace lit, very cozy environment
and our 6 lb. chi mix was sound asleep on his favorite blanket on the
sofa. From time to time I'd hear him stretch, roll over, sigh, all very
normal for him. When he woke up, however, he seemed very startled and
disoriented. His pupils were dilated and it was as if he was blinded.
He made no noises, but wouldn't walk or respond, just kind of recoiled
as if he was very frightened. After a few minutes, he "came to" and we
took him for a walk to try to snap him out of it. He was fine and
completely bac to normal, and I have no idea what could have caused
this. Anyone ever experience anything like this?
Thanks for your input.

Pelufo said in rec.pets.dogs.health:

His pupils were dilated and it was as if he was blinded.
He made no noises, but wouldn't walk or respond, just kind
of recoiled as if he was very frightened. After a few
minutes, he "came to" and we took him for a walk to try to
snap him out of it. He was fine and completely bac to
normal, and I have no idea what could have caused this.

It sounds like a seizure of some sort. Poke around this site,
starting with the top link:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html

Anyone ever experience anything like this?

Unfortunately, yes.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

Yes


Rocky wrote:
Pelufo said in rec.pets.dogs.health:

His pupils were dilated and it was as if he was blinded.
He made no noises, but wouldn't walk or respond, just kind
of recoiled as if he was very frightened. After a few
minutes, he "came to" and we took him for a walk to try to
snap him out of it. He was fine and completely bac to
normal, and I have no idea what could have caused this.

It sounds like a seizure of some sort. Poke around this site,
starting with the top link:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html

Anyone ever experience anything like this?

Unfortunately, yes.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.