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    My 8 yrs male basenji gives me heart attack once in a while. He all of sudden acts like he is drunk. He cant stand still or walk straight. He moans while in this condition. After about 8 or 10 minutes he walks away normal. Im really worried. I m going to get him tested but has anyone experienced that?

    Joti & Karen

    Surrey, BC

    Canada

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Sorry to hear of your Basenjis problem, you are right to get him checked out as soon as possible. Let us know how he gets on.

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • P

    This could possibly be a minor epileptic attack. I have seen a video of many forms of these attacks (no basenjis) many of them very different and this was an example.

    A canine neurologist could confirm.

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