Guest EmbersDad Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 hero seizes and is being treated with phenobarbitol. his symptoms started not unlike yours. had a seizure and then nothing for months, then 3 grand mals in one day. the urination is typical. my vet wrote me a perscription for rectal valium as it will stop a seizure. the pheno has been working fine so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Glad to hear he's being doing well since that last one. 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...
Guest HappyHarleysMom Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm just catching up and found this thread. Holding positive thoughts that Steak continues on the upswing from this latest seizure. No advice for you, but you and Steak are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Javasmom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just found this thread. Poor Steakers! Keeping my fingers crossed that he feels OK. I will keep him in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) I'm just getting a chance to read through this whole thread as well. I sure hope Steak is doing well and you are able to find out what works for him. I read once about someone who put skype on her dogs while she was gone so she could check in. I don't know if that is an option for you but I just thought I would mention it. Best of luck! *scritches* for steak for you Edited February 6, 2011 by KingsMom Quote TNT Star Wars X Oshkosh Enigma King's PedigreeKing's sisters: Oshkosh Updraft, Dazie and forever in our hearts Oshkosh Ultra, Lily (3/7/03-2/18/13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Beth, hope the vet visit goes well today. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thinking of you and Steak. Call when you get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just checking in to see if there is any news on Steak's vet visit. Good thoughts being sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not a lot of news but the vet feels we should start pheno. He drew blood and the results should be back by Wednesday. If everything checks out than we start the pheno. He said he would only want to do an MRI if we start seeing behavioral changes or if he starts acting differently before or after a seizure. Thanks for sticking with me and hopefully this helps my big guy out. 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 MZH Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi, just seeing this. The seizures, the tanking up and urinating a lot could be the pituitary tumor form of Cushing's, especially if the urine is concentrated and voluminous. This happened to a friend's 6 year old greyhound. He peed and peed and peed and it was always concentrated. He never moved to seizures but it was imminent. You wouldn't need an MRI to confirm Cushings. Is he still peeing a lot? If the urine is not concentrated it could be glomerularnephritis, Atypical Cushings or who knows what else. Also, when I'm in in doubt I check for tick diseases. I'm not a vet but I have had dogs with these things so they came to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Well, didn't really want to have to update but here we are again. Steak had another seizure at 1:30 in the morning. Another Gran Mal. We went to the vet at 4pm and he wants to keep Steak on the phenobarb a little longer. If we see another seizure than we start entertaining the idea of either upping the dose or just adding in potassium bromide. (I think that is what he called it). Steak of course was his lovable, goofy self with the vet. Dr Staph kept saying, "he is such a cool dog, I see why you care about him so much". 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...
LBass Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm sorry Steak had another seizure. It gets if not easier at least a little less terrifying with time and the experience of them. Still, I always hope that somehow they'll stop happening for Piper. --Lucy 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hopefully raising his medication level will help. Saint maxed out on pheno and was still seizing and had to be put on a combination of pheno an Potassium Bromide and that stopped his seizures. Keeping Steak in my thoughts and prayers. 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...
kamsmom Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks Judy. I told the vet about Saint today He told me that I was getting excellent advice. He also joked that he was gonna have to put you on the payroll if I kept coming in already knowing what to do 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...
greypop Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks Judy. I told the vet about Saint today He told me that I was getting excellent advice. He also joked that he was gonna have to put you on the payroll if I kept coming in already knowing what to do Nah, just tell him to donate to GT . Fingers crossed for Steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Good wishes for you and lovable Steak! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks Judy. I told the vet about Saint today He told me that I was getting excellent advice. He also joked that he was gonna have to put you on the payroll if I kept coming in already knowing what to do That funny! 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...
BootsyCollins Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 s 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...
krissn333 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Sorry to hear Steak had another seizure...glad to hear that he's still feeling well otherwise though 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...
inugrey Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hope upping meds does the trick. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freightsmom Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Oh No! Just seeing this...sending lots of good wishes to Steak and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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