TheFullHouse Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Saint had a wonderful yearly checkup! No signs of the epilepsy medications affecting his liver in any way! Dr. B said his teeth are beautiful and he's absolutely healthy as a horse, which is appropriate since he's as big as one! In October he will reach the 3 year mark since his last seizure! I'm so proud of my big boy! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Hooray!! I love that goofy boy! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 GO SAINT !!! Such awesome news Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's Great news! You go Saint! :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) Good boy Saint!!! Skye is still in the dose adjustment stage for her meds but is doing better- may she get to that 3 year mark too. Give that big boy a hug from me. Edited August 27, 2007 by heartdogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is just the best news ever! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Fantastic news Saint!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is great news! Three years (and counting!) is wonderful. A healthy liver and clean toofers also call for celebration! Lucy and Piper (40 days seizures free) Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Congrats on the greyt news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greytlady94 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Great going Saint!! Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is wonderful news!! Judy, what supplements to you give Saint to help with his liver? I give Scooter milk thistle once a day to help his liver against damage to his liver but this last week when he had a buch of blood work done for his surgery, his liver levels were high. Higher than we like them to be. Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linn Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That's wonderful news. I know how scary seizures are from experience. I am so happy for you and your pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Great news! Way to go Saint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is wonderful news!! Judy, what supplements to you give Saint to help with his liver? I give Scooter milk thistle once a day to help his liver against damage to his liver but this last week when he had a buch of blood work done for his surgery, his liver levels were high. Higher than we like them to be. You know Jennifer, I haven't given him any supplements at all. He's been doing so great I haven't felt the need yet. We did have a discussion with the vet that if the day should come that Saint does show problems cropping up with his liver, that there wouldn't be much we could do for him. His seizures are so horribly bad that if we took away some of his meds we'd lose him to them. So I guess if that day ever comes we will end up losing him to his liver or the seizures. Not a nice choice is it. I may get some milk thistle and start him on it now just as a precaution. I'm so sorry Scooter is having problems. I don't know why some dogs have problems and others don't. Scooter isn't on that high of dose is he? Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 That is wonderful news!! Judy, what supplements to you give Saint to help with his liver? I give Scooter milk thistle once a day to help his liver against damage to his liver but this last week when he had a buch of blood work done for his surgery, his liver levels were high. Higher than we like them to be. You know Jennifer, I haven't given him any supplements at all. He's been doing so great I haven't felt the need yet. We did have a discussion with the vet that if the day should come that Saint does show problems cropping up with his liver, that there wouldn't be much we could do for him. His seizures are so horribly bad that if we took away some of his meds we'd lose him to them. So I guess if that day ever comes we will end up losing him to his liver or the seizures. Not a nice choice is it. I may get some milk thistle and start him on it now just as a precaution. I'm so sorry Scooter is having problems. I don't know why some dogs have problems and others don't. Scooter isn't on that high of dose is he? No, his does of pheno is on the low side of the scale and has been for 2 years. I'm grateful for that because IF *knock on wood it doesn't happen* he were to start having them again, it gives us a lot of room to play with his dosage. Fortunately we have been very lucky. When I talked to Dr. C about it she said that I could double on on his thistle dosage and see if that helps when he is tested again in a month. Hopefully his readings will be be lower. Still waiting to hear back from Dr. C for the current situation. I'll keep you posted. Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Good news! We like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VinnieAndRexsMom Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Wonderful news!!! Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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