Guest Energy11 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Curfew had an "episode" two years ago Sept. He was out with the others, came in, started whimpering, and slumped into the corner. He was panting and drooling, and his chest area was quivering. He eventually went unconsious, enroute to the vet. The vet he saw, thought it was a stroke, and gave a Steroid, and kept him overnight for observation. When he was released the next morning, he had a lot of difficulty walking, but it slowly recovered. The vet here, diagnosed him with high blood pressure, which obviously may have caused the probable stroke. He is on meds for that now, and takes a Valium nightly for his personality changes (*he is hyper at night, and cries a lot). We've had two small "incidents" this year, and they were treated with rectal Valium, per the vet, and I gave an 81 mg baby asiprin in case of a clot. He is also on 1/2 81 mg. aspirin daily per Dr. Couto. I have no idea WHAT he has, but we take it day by day. I think your baby's "episode" does sound like a stroke. These can be controlled. Sending lots of love, hugs and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkdogs Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Good thoughts for Isis Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 No advice, just thinking good thoughts for Isis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm so sorry Beth. I have no advice because Andy's stroke left him completely paralyzed from the neck down and we had no options open to us. I've got Isis in my prayers and hoping for good news this afternoon. 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Prayers to you and Isis! I hope that she bounces right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Adding prayers here for Isis Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending lots of prayers for Isis and you. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Any mushrooms or other toxins in your yard? Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Adding prayers and healing thoughts for Isis. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Any mushrooms or other toxins in your yard? No mushrooms. The yard was sprayed about two weeks ago. It was an all organic spray for ticks and ants. 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...
greytdecals Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Beth, I am so sorry to hear this about Isis Our Alan suffered a FCE and was totally paralyzed in his rear legs. FCE is when a piece of cartilage gets lodged in the spine and blocks the flow of blood to one or more limbs. Depending on where the cartilage gets lodged determines where the damage occurs. It is kinda of stroke like but needs to be treated differently than an actual stroke because it is not a blood clot. FCE needs to be treated with high doses of steroids within 24 hours. Our emergency Vet recognized right away that it was a possible FCE and immediately treated him with steroids for 24 hours. All of the damage will occur within the first 24 hours. The only way FCE can be diagnosed for sure is by doing a MRI of the spine. Stroke, on the other hand, should NOT be treated with steroids!! Because a stroke is a blood clot, steroids can increase the clotting factor, therefore, causing the stroke to become worse. Dr. Couto recommends treating with baby aspirin. Dr. Couto says all greyhound owners should keep baby aspirin in their medicine cabinet! Don't hesitate to pm me with any questions! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Many for you and Isis. This happened so suddenly with The Queen and at her age there was no choice to be made. to you and Isis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Unfortunately, strokes are common in greyhounds.... Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness program article on strokes Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Beth, I am so sorry to hear this about Isis Our Alan suffered a FCE and was totally paralyzed in his rear legs. FCE is when a piece of cartilage gets lodged in the spine and blocks the flow of blood to one or more limbs. Depending on where the cartilage gets lodged determines where the damage occurs. It is kinda of stroke like but needs to be treated differently than an actual stroke because it is not a blood clot. FCE needs to be treated with high doses of steroids within 24 hours. Our emergency Vet recognized right away that it was a possible FCE and immediately treated him with steroids for 24 hours. All of the damage will occur within the first 24 hours. The only way FCE can be diagnosed for sure is by doing a MRI of the spine. Stroke, on the other hand, should NOT be treated with steroids!! Because a stroke is a blood clot, steroids can increase the clotting factor, therefore, causing the stroke to become worse. Dr. Couto recommends treating with baby aspirin. Dr. Couto says all greyhound owners should keep baby aspirin in their medicine cabinet! Don't hesitate to pm me with any questions! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Thank you! This is where I am really concerned and worried. The vet yesterday mentioned both a stroke or FCE. He leaned much more towards stroke because of the body movements however he also thought FCE because her eyes still tracked and didn't have the twitching that you usually see in a stroke. He gave her a steroid shot and then when I got home the ER vet I talked to said it wouldn't hurt to give her a baby aspirin. So now I don't know if I've done more damage than good. I hope the neurologist can shed some light. I have Dr. Couto's number and will also have the neurologist call. This morning she still couldn't walk and her back leg buckled under her, but just right now I looked up and she walked into the kitchen and got a drink of water She was slow and pulled up her right back leg with long strides but it was nothing like it was yesterday or this morning. So now I don't know what to think. The Neurologist is taking an MRI and we are scheduled for 2pm. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Unfortunately, strokes are common in greyhounds.... Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness program article on strokes You are so right! I have read here on occasion that vets have said they were not common and often wonder where they get that idea! 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Just seeing this, Beth. No advice, just tons of healing thoughts for Miss Isis, and strength for you. edited b/c I am multi-tasking at the office, sigh... Edited July 27, 2010 by FiveRoooooers Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Unfortunately, strokes are common in greyhounds.... Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness program article on strokes My vet here is still resistant to this idea, even after this data, and SHE has been practicing upwards of 25 years. It is hard when these vets aren't greyhound savvy, and unwilling to accept the info. we give them. I am trying to find a greyhound savvy vet in this area, even it if is a drive. Yes, greyhounds can and do get strokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Beth, I just pm'd you....Dylan had a stroke 1 year ago. Dr. Couto walked me through what to do. He is fine with no residuals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Unfortunately, strokes are common in greyhounds.... Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness program article on strokes My vet here is still resistant to this idea, even after this data, and SHE has been practicing upwards of 25 years. It is hard when these vets aren't greyhound savvy, and unwilling to accept the info. we give them. I am trying to find a greyhound savvy vet in this area, even it if is a drive. Yes, greyhounds can and do get strokes. This is exactly why Dr. Couto is trying so hard to help Vets that are not greyhound savvy understand that greyhounds are NOT like any other dog!!! Dr. Couto has all of the facts and studies to back up what he says. Why are Vets reluctant to accept the fact that greyhounds ARE DIFFERENT??? Are they really all that arrogant? Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 True strokes are pretty rare in dogs--she may have "idiopathic vestibular syndrome" which has a sudden onset in older dogs. It usually lasts about 2--3 weeks and then mysteriously disappears. Whatever it is, best wishes to you and Isis. Unfortunately, strokes are common in greyhounds.... Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness program article on strokes My vet here is still resistant to this idea, even after this data, and SHE has been practicing upwards of 25 years. It is hard when these vets aren't greyhound savvy, and unwilling to accept the info. we give them. I am trying to find a greyhound savvy vet in this area, even it if is a drive. Yes, greyhounds can and do get strokes. This is exactly why Dr. Couto is trying so hard to help Vets that are not greyhound savvy understand that greyhounds are NOT like any other dog!!! Dr. Couto has all of the facts and studies to back up what he says. Why are Vets reluctant to accept the fact that greyhounds ARE DIFFERENT??? Are they really all that arrogant? It's the inexperience with the breed 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...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have no words of wisdom, but she and you are in my thoughts. I cannot even imagine the fear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending lots of healing prayers! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sending prayers for Isis and you and hoping the neurologist has good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Keeping you and Isis in my thoughts today Beth and many hugs to you both . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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