duncan41

What a special little girl! I am so sorry for your loss!

First, thank you ssooo much for sharing Hot Rod with us! He was so lucky to have a Greytgrandma who was so involved! I shouldn't do this at work because those darned allergies kick in when I think about the world without Hot Rod and about how much his family is missing him. He was certainly a special boy, lucky enough to find his furever home with a special family who allowed us to get to know him so much that we feel as if we have lost "one of our own". Godspeed, sweet boy! I am only one of many who loved you from afar and will miss you.

I am very confused, too. The symptoms don't seem to align with the diagnosis.

Have you observed the head shaking from before the shaking started to after the shaking stops? It sounds like a focal seizure except that it stops when he's being petted. One of mine has focal seizures but even she can't stop them and we certainly can't. She tries - changes positions, moves her head very emphatically as it to say "stop it!", but nothing works. Have you searched for focal seizures on youtube? There are a couple of good videos on the subject.

How close are you to Ohio State? They have an I-therm that works wonders on all sorts of problems. It sounds like smoke and snake oil, but I can testify from personal experience that it works - my Vet has one! If you aren't close to OSU, I would call the manufacturer and see if there is one in your area. Go here: kldmedical.net/i-therm

NONONONONONONONONONNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not Hotrod! Spoil him rotten, take lots of pictures and know that many hearts are breaking over the news. We will be holding everyone close in our hearts and prayers.

Could it be that he has irregular atrial fibrillation? A-fib is normally thought of as a constant condition, but in people, it can be intermittent. My dad had it and it was only "caught" twice in a year despite monthly checkups which included an EKG. Wearing the monitor for an extended period of time would increase the odds of catching an intermittent condition. Has his blood pressure been checked lately?

I'll start beating the war drums and sending smoke signals. You put on your best war paint! We can't be there in person, but you know we're standing beside you in spirit! "Busy" is not acceptable. Make that the first order of business. Tell her you and Puzzle will wait while she calls the cardiologist. Plan B: get the name and telephone number of the cardiologist and call them yourself, every day, without fail. Ask for the practice manager, office manager, whomever can get you those results! Ugh! There is something wrong with this picture!!!

Is that why my nickname is Squeekie??? LOL

Any news yet?

I get milk thistle bark powder from our local health food store, make a "tea" and add to food. It has a very "slippery" consistency, but you will figure out how best to handle it. Denamarin is available from your Vet, as well as online, although the manufacturer is making an effort to minimize 2nd party sources. Good luck !

Only experience here is with focal seizures, but as Erika said, there are folks here with tons of experience who can help you understand the process of getting them under control. Sorry Blaze is going thru this, but you have come to the right place for advice!

All fingers and toes crossed for a fast and simple resolution.

Oh, no. I am so sorry. I hope you and Cody will have more quality time together.

I am very sorry. He was a very special boy. Godspeed, Dave.

Ugh! Like I said.......................someone probably took some time off during the holidays.

That's my girl!!! ;-)

Still plenty of time in HI to make lots of telephone calls! Deep breath. The only way this is not going to be resolved today is if the cardio Dr took the rest of last month off, which could be very possible. (I had to wait for an appointment with a neuro Dr because he took off the last 6 WEEKS of the year!!!) BUT, the only way to know for sure is to call the Cardio office to see if the report was done and sent to your Vet. If nothing else, they should be able to give you that information.

Call the cardiologist's office????? (I'm ruthless.)

Ok, to kill time, here's what I usually do; I call and ask to have the results emailed or faxed to me so that I can look them over "in order to be prepared with questions" when the Dr does call. I have never been turned down yet. Good luck!

Not a good way to start the New Year. Hope Cody feels better soon! I have never had a Vet tell me to "hold off" on Pepcid, regardless of the med involved. IIWM: I would call again and ask for a more detailed explanation before deciding.

Any word yet???

I am very sorry. Godspeed Champ.

Feel better soon, sweetheart!

Let's end this year with Pudge getting rid of the bad and ringing in the new year with nothing but good. Saying prayers for Pudge's quick and uneventful recovery. I was posting at the same time as Ducky was posting those cute pictures. Pudge, you look a little miserable at the moment, but I hope you will be feeling more like your old self tomorrow after a good night's sleep. She really is a cutie pie - slipping tongue and all.