Thanks for that, Selchie. We’re just freewheeling at the moment until our normal vet returns in a couple or so weeks. Perhaps she’ll have a different approach to Purdey’s fits. The locum vet didn’t seem interested in carrying out any tests, citing the fact that she needed to actually witness Purdey having a fit to be able to diagnose her. My main worry is brain damage, as I can’t tell what’s going on when she’s fitting. It’s also a worry that she might hurt herself or get hurt if she’s caught when she’s away from the house, although, from what we’ve seen, most of the attacks come when she’s sleeping.

I find it very difficult to sleep properly when she’s in the bedroom with us, as I’m alert to any sudden noises in case it’s her. We’ll leave it a few more weeks (unless something drastic happens) until I’m back on my feet again and then go to see our other vet for her prognosis. Perhaps it won’t be as damning as the locum vet’s.