MaryJane Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 "Bored" can be good but, on the flip side making taking him out on the leash in front of the house might help him get a bit more steady by having him focus on walking. There's also something to be said for "getting back to normal routines". I'd keep him away from other dogs or anything that could be "stressful". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Is there someplace shady outside where you could just hang out? Around here, we often go into the carport, which is shady but has a nice view out to the neighborhood, the birds, trees, kids, creek bank, etc. The dogs alternate napping with watching. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Continued good wishes and nose kisses for Steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Beth, I'm just now seeing this. Bless your heart and bless Steak's heart. I'm so happy he is doing better and has been seizure free for this amount of time. I'm praying that he adjusts to his meds quickly and that you and your family can get rest and know that all of us think you guys are just the greatest! Hugs for Steak, you, your hubby & your precious girls ... and the other pups too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest santanstone Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 My 4 yr old greyhound started having seizures about 9 months ago. It is a very scary & helpless experience. My vet did not recommend meds at the time, so he is not on anything. I am also in the med field & humans with epilepsy do not remember their seizures. Stone has not been incontinent yet, & does seem to come out of them sooner than Steak. I do have a friend that has a 13yr old lab that has had 40 seizures in her life & she has slowed down as she has gotten older. I really do not have any advice, but have a lot of empathy, as I know how hard this experience is to watch. Keep me posted on any new developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 A short walk can't hurt, just make sure someone can come and get you if he gets to tired to make it back home. If he likes to play with toys, a good romp in the yard works just as well. If he loses his balance and falls, it's on grass which is soft. 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...
galgomum Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Really happy to hear all this news Hope he gets used to his meds soon and they will keep his seizures under control. Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Glad to see things are settling down. A short walk may do both of you some good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Javasmom Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Good boy Steakers!! I am so happy to see that you are doing better. Keep that tail wagging, it is very important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 So glad to hear that Steak is starting to feel better. Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 On walking: After Minnie's crisis, she did a couple of days of shorter walks, but was soon back to the regular routine. She walked just fine, it was turning or standing on slippery floors that made her unstable. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 We opted to just sit in the yard together. . He is still falling and bumping into walls. But he was happy to just sit with me outside. Thank you all for everything. 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...
kelseysmom Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Just had to post this, Steaky wagged his tail at my husband. Bruce was talking to him and petting his head, Steak was falling backwards and Bruce caught him and told him it was ok, then Steak looked up, kissed him and wagged his tail Awwww, Beth, this is just the sweetest thing I've read today! I'm so happy for all of you to hear that Steak is holding steady and just seems so happy again. Hoping you all have another restful night. Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 So glad to hear Steak is doing better. Hoping for a seizure free night with lots of rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Steak Keep it up, good boy 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Beth, great news that Steak is improving. Each little step is a battle won. Keep it up Steak buddy!!! 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...
kamsmom Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 He Played! He Played! I took everyone out this morning and I was scooping the yard, all of the sudden Steak play bowed at me with his tail wagging I jumped at him and off he went zooming around the yard, he came back and play bowed at me two more times and then went galloping inside. He was so funny. It was the type of funny that he was when I first got him. I haven't seen that dog in a year. I am ecstatic right now. Altho, he is now holed up in the bathroom because it is raining here. I can't help but be a little worried as the clusters started when the weather changed so drastically. 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...
Batmom Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 You must feel so relieved to see him being himself again. Really hope that continues! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 You must feel so relieved to see him being himself again. Really hope that continues! Totally! I am keeping my fingers crossed that we are on a good path right now. He still stumbles around a bit and last night he flopped over on top of Carmen, who showed great restraint as she growled and moaned and bared her teeth but not once did she strike at him. (She is being muzzled at night now so that I have some peace of mind). I would crate Steak but he starts crying and whining in it and I would crate Carmen but she does the same thing . I think they figured out my weakness a long time ago, "make lots of noise so that mom can't sleep and we don't have to be crated" 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...
MaryJane Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 He Played! He Played! I took everyone out this morning and I was scooping the yard, all of the sudden Steak play bowed at me with his tail wagging I jumped at him and off he went zooming around the yard, he came back and play bowed at me two more times and then went galloping inside. He was so funny. It was the type of funny that he was when I first got him. I haven't seen that dog in a year. I am ecstatic right now. Altho, he is now holed up in the bathroom because it is raining here. I can't help but be a little worried as the clusters started when the weather changed so drastically. That's a wonderful picture! Some of the information on the web links stress with seizures and in Steak's case, stress could be caused by anxiety. But hopefully the meds he's on will also lesson the anxiety. Might want to talk to the neuro and see what he recommends, if anything, for the anxiety. When will it be two weeks since the end of his last seizure? You had mentioned before that he was seizing every two weeks and with that, it might be the next milestone to reach for .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Two weeks will be Friday, September 9th. 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...
racindog Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Oh how wonderful!! You keep improving Steak and I'll keep praying! Love ya you big pup you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Two weeks will be Friday, September 9th. I kept track of all of Saint's mile stones also. Hopefully the two medications on board will prevent him from seizing with the weather change. If they don't, I'd call the neurologist and see about changing the dose. Sometimes just a little tweak will give them better control. My fingers are crossed and saying a little prayer for Steak. Playing is good! You know he's feeling better and his body is starting to adjust to the meds! 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...
NeylasMom Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Beth, hearing that he played warms the depths of my soul. Seriously. I do wonder about the weather, whether maybe you couldn't give Xanax (or in this case Valium) when you know it's going to storm. It's common practice with dogs with thunderstorm anxiety and if the weather is a trigger for his seizures, I would think it would be even more warranted here, but I don't know if there's a danger to using valium too frequently or whether Xanax isn't safe with his other meds. 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...
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