Home News Medical Jennifer Lambert and Ryan Bondys dog Simon, a 3-year-old Welsh corgi/fox terrier mix, has been diagnosed with epilepsy. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Enlarge | Buy This Photo Loading
Published: 2/25/2013
BY TANYA IRWIN BLADE STAFF WRITER
Being adopted by Ryan Bondy and his fiancee, Jennifer Lambert, is the best thing that ever could have happened to Simon, a Welsh corgi and fox terrier mix.
About six months ago, a week after they adopted him from a local rescue, the frisky dog tore a knee ligament.
While he was recovering from the surgery, he had his first seizure.
As it turns out, the 3-year-old dog has epilepsy.
We didnt notice any symptoms. He just had a seizure one evening, said Mr. Bondy of Lambertville. We thought it could have been due to the stress of the surgery, but he continued to have seizures every two weeks or so.
Mr. Bondy also wondered if the medications given Simon after his surgery might have triggered the seizure.
Certainly, there are meds in excessive doses or toxic substances around the home that can cause a seizure, but those would be a one-time, immediate cause and effect, said Simons veterinarian, Dr. Earl Cornprobst at Heritage Animal Hospital in Dundee.