My frenchies strange leg movement in the middle of the night

[gucci1310]

My frenchie has done this twice already. He was sleeping at around almost 12am and then i could feel the bed vibrating and when i went to check on him, his back legs were sort of bouncing but i dont think its his back legs actually bouncing.... it looked like his back was hunched because he was gagging but he also wasn't gagging. Looks like he was having uncontrollable movements in his back. It looked like a muscle spasm/ seizure. But the first time i took him to the emergency vet when it happended they said it might not be a seizure because he was repsonsive and still very active after it happened. And i am 100% sure it wasnt him dreaming because i know what i looks like when hes dreaming. Has anyone's frenchie done this or something similar. Any advice would be helpful please. Thank you in advance

 

[gucci1310]

My frenchie has done this twice already. He was sleeping at around almost 12am and then i could feel the bed vibrating and when i went to check on him, his back legs were sort of bouncing but i dont think its his back legs actually bouncing.... it looked like his back was hunched because he was gagging but he also wasn't gagging. Looks like he was having uncontrollable movements in his back. It looked like a muscle spasm/ seizure. But the first time i took him to the emergency vet when it happended they said it might not be a seizure because he was repsonsive and still very active after it happened. And i am 100% sure it wasnt him dreaming because i know what i looks like when hes dreaming. Has anyone's frenchie done this or something similar. Any advice would be helpful please. Thank you in advance

Both times i witnessed this was after he had a stressful day. Like today he went to the Vet and got his cytopoint injection and had his nail clipped and it made him bleed and it scared him to the point he tried to escape. And fhe other time was he tried to escape while having a bath. has anyone's frenchie also repsonded like this in the middle of the night after a stressful day? Please note: After calling his name he was fine and back to normal.

 

[2bullymama]

Wondering if it could be spine related maybe have it checked and think about doing cold laser therapy. My guy has done laser for about 10 years to keep his spine stable

 

[gucci1310]

Wondering if it could be spine related maybe have it checked and think about doing cold laser therapy. My guy has done laser for about 10 years to keep his spine stable

Thank you for your response! I emailed my vet and he said the gagging and back hunching can be from gastroesophageal reflux from a hernia that is common in French Bulldogs. He might have a mild form of it. Tomorrow hes getting checked , hopefully its nothing too serious

 

[2bullymama]

Thank you for your response! I emailed my vet and he said the gagging and back hunching can be from gastroesophageal reflux from a hernia that is common in French Bulldogs. He might have a mild form of it. Tomorrow hes getting checked , hopefully its nothing too serious

How id the vet appointment go

 

[gucci1310]

How id the vet appointment go

Thanks so much for asking! The vet appointment went good, Vet said its nothing to be concerned about . The hunching and gagging looks like its due to stress. Other than that he looks healthy and fine

 

[lou lou]

Both times i witnessed this was after he had a stressful day. Like today he went to the Vet and got his cytopoint injection and had his nail clipped and it made him bleed and it scared him to the point he tried to escape. And fhe other time was he tried to escape while having a bath. has anyone's frenchie also repsonded like this in the middle of the night after a stressful day? Please note: After calling his name he was fine and back to normal.

Are you sure he wasn’t dreaming as my loulou has had strange spasms like that and like you said as soon as I call her name she was fine

 

[gucci1310]

How id the vet appointment go

Hello! i am so sorry for the super late response. The vet said its not anything too serious. The strange hunching movements could be from him being in pain because of the acid reflux he was experiencing. It usually happens when hes laying down so that makes sense. If i suddenly increase his meal size he cannot digest it properly, it will happen. So i have cut down his portion and hes doing well since Thank you for asking!

 

[gucci1310]

Are you sure he wasn’t dreaming as my loulou has had strange spasms like that and like you said as soon as I call her name she was fine

haha nope! the vet said its hunching from pain from the acid reflux he was experiencing. It usually happens when hes laying on his stomach

 

[Mavis]

My frenchie has done this twice already. He was sleeping at around almost 12am and then i could feel the bed vibrating and when i went to check on him, his back legs were sort of bouncing but i dont think its his back legs actually bouncing.... it looked like his back was hunched because he was gagging but he also wasn't gagging. Looks like he was having uncontrollable movements in his back. It looked like a muscle spasm/ seizure. But the first time i took him to the emergency vet when it happended they said it might not be a seizure because he was repsonsive and still very active after it happened. And i am 100% sure it wasnt him dreaming because i know what i looks like when hes dreaming. Has anyone's frenchie done this or something similar. Any advice would be helpful please. Thank you in advance

Honestly, I don't know, but I think he was dreaming. Our frenchie does this and his legs move, he twitches, huffs and sometimes barks.

 

[gucci1310]

Honestly, I don't know, but I think he was dreaming. Our frenchie does this and his legs move, he twitches, huffs and sometimes barks.

Hi Mavis, the vet confirmed that it may be acid reflux gagging which caused him to hunch while laying down. He's alright now, he hasn't done it since

 

[2bullymama]

Hi Mavis, the vet confirmed that it may be acid reflux gagging which caused him to hunch while laying down. He's alright now, he hasn't done it since

You can give acid reducer.. human grade. I used to give it to Cheli… can’t remember the dosage, I’ll look it up.

I also give him a digestive enzyme which has really helped with indigestion