Macey....Please let us know how the scan goes and what you find out. I'm very curious myself, because Buster has been having seizures also. It is horrible to see our baby's having a seizure, and you do feel so helpless. Usually when Buster has them, I just try to comfort him and talk to him until he comes out of it. Buster has been on phenobarb for a few months. That seems to help control them. Again, please let us know what you find out about your baby Tyson. I will be thinking of him. Hugs to you, and big slobbery kisses from Buster.
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macey
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Still No News On Tyson
Hi and thank you for your warm wishes i have just rang the vets and tyson still not very good the seizures have eased but he is constantly walking (pacing) around in cirles and still not eating which is making me feel that there is some concern for his brain he is on meds for the seizures but dont seem to be helping with the waliking in circles he has been doing that all day he must be tierd out i feel useless .They say they cant do the scan until monday to me it seems alot of waiting to get something done .I have no insurance on Tyson (stupid i know first dog and christmas completely forgotten ) but never mind i will pay anything he needs i will find it but the prices they charge are outragous he has already been at the vets for 4 days now and he seems to be worse than better . I am also scared that when he gets better that all these seizures and walking is going to change his temperment and manner he is such a soft loving dog i am really concerned and worried for him thanks you for yours words of advice Macey
Hi and thank you for your warm wishes i have just rang the vets and tyson still not very good the seizures have eased but he is constantly walking (pacing) around in cirles and still not eating which is making me feel that there is some concern for his brain he is on meds for the seizures but dont seem to be helping with the waliking in circles he has been doing that all day he must be tierd out i feel useless .They say they cant do the scan until monday to me it seems alot of waiting to get something done .I have no insurance on Tyson (stupid i know first dog and christmas completely forgotten ) but never mind i will pay anything he needs i will find it but the prices they charge are outragous he has already been at the vets for 4 days now and he seems to be worse than better . I am also scared that when he gets better that all these seizures and walking is going to change his temperment and manner he is such a soft loving dog i am really concerned and worried for him thanks you for yours words of advice Macey
Debbie2166
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Courtney,
I was not aware that was a requirment. I think I found it. Did I do it right? I have asked in the past and have not gotten any response. Sorry!
Courtney,
I was not aware that was a requirment. I think I found it. Did I do it right? I have asked in the past and have not gotten any response. Sorry!
Heathy- I just read through your posts,haven't been on much the past couple of months,recuperating from being royally sick. I'm sorry you and Tigger are going through this. I know firsthand and it stinks.
How is Tigger doing since being put on the phenobarb? My 3yr old male Dozer is also epileptic and on phenobarb and potassium bromide. We've been going through seizures since late last spring. Our vet started him on the pheno but his seizures weren't being controlled enough so after about 5 months,potassium bromide was added. He's been on this combo about 4 months now. Knock on wood,we haven't had a seizure for just about 40 days. HIs last one was the first week of January,and the vet bumped up his pheno. One thing to keep in mind,it takes a couple of weeks before the pheno reaches the "therapeutic level" ,you'll see Tigger stagger,stumble,pace,pace and pace some more. His water intake will more than likely increase. I have to cut Dozer's water off at 6pm religiously and just give him small amounts every so often.
I also learned,through the pharmacist that makes his potassium bromide-it's a compounding pharmacy as Dozer is on a very high dose-that it is better to give the pheno and hour before any food. It works better on an empty stomach. I usually give it to him in a little peanut butter. Once I started giving him his meds that way, he did alot better. Once the potassium was thrown in,I have to give him pepcid as it upsets his stomach and it makes him bubble up.
Don't be afraid to call the vet if you think the dose might be too high. But give it at least a whole week to work into Tigger's system. I hate to see our babies have a seizure,but I sit right beside him and talk to him in as calm a voice as I can. The funny thing,I have another male,Bownser who is almost 5 that will let me know when Dozer is about to have a seizure. He'll come and get me and bring me back to Dozer.
I also keep a rescue dose of Valium,it's liquid in a syringe,to give him in the event he has a really bad seizure.Fortunately,I've only had to do that once. Giving a wily boxer boy a syringe in the butt was not a fun prospect for me,and he couldn't figure out why Mom was holding onto his butt!!
My vet has told me that if his seizures don't come under control,we will have to look at other possible causes,but I try not to think about that just now. He's doing great and is a happy,rowdy boy. I did also change his food. I put him on Natural Balance as there are no preservatives corn,soy,wheat-as allergies can also play a part in seizures. As far as heartworm,he is on Interceptor,because the ivermectin in it isn't good for a seizure dog.
If I can be any help,just let me know. Now that I'm feeling better,I'll be back on the boards. Got lots of stuff to catch up on
How is Tigger doing since being put on the phenobarb? My 3yr old male Dozer is also epileptic and on phenobarb and potassium bromide. We've been going through seizures since late last spring. Our vet started him on the pheno but his seizures weren't being controlled enough so after about 5 months,potassium bromide was added. He's been on this combo about 4 months now. Knock on wood,we haven't had a seizure for just about 40 days. HIs last one was the first week of January,and the vet bumped up his pheno. One thing to keep in mind,it takes a couple of weeks before the pheno reaches the "therapeutic level" ,you'll see Tigger stagger,stumble,pace,pace and pace some more. His water intake will more than likely increase. I have to cut Dozer's water off at 6pm religiously and just give him small amounts every so often.
I also learned,through the pharmacist that makes his potassium bromide-it's a compounding pharmacy as Dozer is on a very high dose-that it is better to give the pheno and hour before any food. It works better on an empty stomach. I usually give it to him in a little peanut butter. Once I started giving him his meds that way, he did alot better. Once the potassium was thrown in,I have to give him pepcid as it upsets his stomach and it makes him bubble up.
Don't be afraid to call the vet if you think the dose might be too high. But give it at least a whole week to work into Tigger's system. I hate to see our babies have a seizure,but I sit right beside him and talk to him in as calm a voice as I can. The funny thing,I have another male,Bownser who is almost 5 that will let me know when Dozer is about to have a seizure. He'll come and get me and bring me back to Dozer.
I also keep a rescue dose of Valium,it's liquid in a syringe,to give him in the event he has a really bad seizure.Fortunately,I've only had to do that once. Giving a wily boxer boy a syringe in the butt was not a fun prospect for me,and he couldn't figure out why Mom was holding onto his butt!!
My vet has told me that if his seizures don't come under control,we will have to look at other possible causes,but I try not to think about that just now. He's doing great and is a happy,rowdy boy. I did also change his food. I put him on Natural Balance as there are no preservatives corn,soy,wheat-as allergies can also play a part in seizures. As far as heartworm,he is on Interceptor,because the ivermectin in it isn't good for a seizure dog.
If I can be any help,just let me know. Now that I'm feeling better,I'll be back on the boards. Got lots of stuff to catch up on
MMMM
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Macey,
How is Tyson doing? I hope he is doing better & the cause of his seizures was found. Let us know.
Did they check for epilepsy b/c Did you see Heathy's last post about her boy?
For the record, i have to put this out there:
In my experience, getting a second opinion(or even third, at times) is always worth it. Every vet or human doctor, no matter the field or how good he/she is, has a specialization and sometimes it is not in the area you need it to be.
In fact, the best vets are the ones that say, hey I know my limitations and I am going to send you to this specialist. Even some specialists will say this and send you to another specialist.
I know this may seem obvious but I have made the mistake before of staying with a vet for too long b/c I don't want to hurt his feelings by not trusting his opinion and seeing a specialist or just because I trusted his opinion too much.
If the doctor isn't figuring things out fast enough, you owe it to yourself to get as many other opinions as you need.
In the end, you are the one that cares most about your dogs health, not the vet.
Unfortunately, even the vet isn't immune to the patient's best interest over income tug-of-war.
Best to everyone & god bless the babies having siezures- I know it may seem overwhelming in the beginning but it really is something you and they can live with. Stay strong!
How is Tyson doing? I hope he is doing better & the cause of his seizures was found. Let us know.
Did they check for epilepsy b/c Did you see Heathy's last post about her boy?
For the record, i have to put this out there:
In my experience, getting a second opinion(or even third, at times) is always worth it. Every vet or human doctor, no matter the field or how good he/she is, has a specialization and sometimes it is not in the area you need it to be.
In fact, the best vets are the ones that say, hey I know my limitations and I am going to send you to this specialist. Even some specialists will say this and send you to another specialist.
I know this may seem obvious but I have made the mistake before of staying with a vet for too long b/c I don't want to hurt his feelings by not trusting his opinion and seeing a specialist or just because I trusted his opinion too much.
If the doctor isn't figuring things out fast enough, you owe it to yourself to get as many other opinions as you need.
In the end, you are the one that cares most about your dogs health, not the vet.
Unfortunately, even the vet isn't immune to the patient's best interest over income tug-of-war.
Best to everyone & god bless the babies having siezures- I know it may seem overwhelming in the beginning but it really is something you and they can live with. Stay strong!
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