kamsmom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Yesterday after work I let the dogs outside for turnout, everyone went out as usual and I turned around for less than a minute and when I turned back Isis was on the ground trying to get back up again and couldn't. When she would stand her whole right side wasn't working. He legs were going everywhere and her head was tilted. She looked like a baby foal getting up for the first time. I grabbed her and loaded her up and called my vet on the way. The girl who answered said it was probably an inner ear infection. When we got there however the vet came in and said, no. He said, "This is bad." He said I had two options, take her home and make her comfortable or take her to the ER and they could "babysit" her. He told me there was nothing to do until a neurologist could see her so I took her home. She panted and drooled a lot. She finally settled and we both got a little bit of sleep. This morning she has no control of her right side and her back right leg the knuckles fold over and she can't stand. My vet called at 8:30am and we have an appt with neuro at 2pm. I guess I am mostly writing to get some advice or see if someone else has been through this? Isis is 9 years old. I remembered this morning that the day before yesterday she had vomited small amounts three separate times. I am remembering that with stroke patients they often report vomiting before hand. My vet strongly suspects a stroke but also mentioned FCE. Edited July 28, 2010 by kamsmom Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh no! Tons of prayers for Isis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh no!!!!! I'm shocked--poor sweet Isis. I have no experience, but I want you to know that I'll be thinking about both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) ACK! Poor sweet baby. Sounds like it though... at least it sounds like a stroke in humans does. Lots of prayers!!! Edited July 27, 2010 by ChasesMum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh no! Sending lots of prayers in your direction. Pearl had two ministrokes in the last year. One was caused by clots from her hypertension. Her meds were upped and she was fine. The second was caused by clots from her cancer. She recovered from both of those. I hope she's able to have some sort of recovery. Enough for a quality of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending good thoughts for Isis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Was she on any medicine before the episode? Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm sorry, I can't give you any advice but I send good thoughts your way for Isis. I know how worried you must be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Was she on any medicine before the episode? None. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I hope the neurologist can help for poor Isis. We'll be thinking of you and Isis this afternoon. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending lots of prayers.... :hope Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 No advice but tons of thoughts and prayers headed your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Prayers for Isis. This happened to my 11-1/2 year old girl around 2 years ago and we got her to the E-vet immediately. She couldn't stand on her rear legs and by the time we got her there, she was knuckling under with her front paws. She was tested and watched all day and we had to put her down that afternoon. She was in a lot of pain and they believe she threw a clot. It was sudden and an awful experience, but at least she didn't suffer from a prolonged illness (cancer). Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 No advice, just Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Many prayers coming your way! This is what happened with Gambler, who then had a second stroke which affected his other side about 5-10 minutes after the first one. Hoping for the very best Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending prayers for Isis. Hope she's okay. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hobbes had a "neurological event" believed to be a small stroke in 2007. He had trouble walking, panted and heaved, was confused & disoriented, and had knuckling under on both rear feet. I believe he did have an episode of vomiting a few days before the event. He looked really bad but was able to have a slow and steady recovery over time. He was 13 and quite a bit older than Isis so she may be able to bounce back faster. He was given a powerful steroid shot in the beginning, then placed on Prednisone in doses that gradually was reduced over a few weeks to what we called his "maintenance level". If the level went too low we could see signs of knuckling in his back feet. Hobbes was happy content, ate well and had a great quality of life. He was able reach his 14th birthday (when other health issues kicked in). All my good wishes & prayers are going to Isis for a recovery. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for Isis. Hoping for the very best outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh no, how terrible! Sending good thoughts to Isis and will be checking in later. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending many prayers for beautiful Isis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 No advice, just sending prayers for Isis Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm hoping SuzieQ sees this also. I can't recall the details of what she went through with Alan... for sweet beautiful Isis. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh, I'm so sorry you are facing this scare with your beautiful girl; and the waiting is always so difficult. Many prayers & thoughts that Isis will recover fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Oh no! I am so sorry sweet Isis is having problems. Prayers for both of you. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hang in there, Beth. This is recoverable, I just know it! for you both Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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