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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?

  • 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.

  • 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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