Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Quick update - Dr. Cowan is trying to decrease meds now and is hopeful that we may be able to work on a maintenance solution for Kris. AND, there's a very small chance there's something behind the seizures - she's seeing a symptom that's not necessarily part of the convulsive activity. He's doing this thing where he's gasping or gagging like a fish on dry land (of course, it could just be Border Collie melodramatics ). That's actually kind of good news because if she turns up a toxin exposure or something else treatable, that would be fantastic. She needs to see him more "clean" before she can do anything else, so he will spend the night in their very capable hands. Now even more he's going to need some intercessory thoughts and prayers - as they reduce the meds he'll be in danger of going past the point of no return. Also, we are hoping that serious damage has not occured to his brain - we haven't been able to tell since he's heavily sedated - so we'll know that by late tonight. Another sleepless night it looks like for me, so I'm going to take advantage of this temporary relief and take a nap! Thanks to those who have sent help or are planning to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK dog doc Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Oh, man. I just saw this. I hope you can get some rest (you need to take care of yourself, or who will take care of Kris?) I'll hold you both in my thoughts and hope for the best outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 So sorry to hear this!! Prayers will continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bula's Lady Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 You and your pup are in my thoughts as well! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am so sorry to hear about Kris. I hope he is feeling better soon and that he comes out of this ok. ~Sending healing thoughts~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sorry for the late update but I had to give some time to my own kids and doggies after neglecting them for three days! Kris made it through the night, but is in very rough shape. He's only slightly responsive - and he's still got a heck of a twitch, though he's not doing any more actual seizuring. He is starting oral phenobarbitol at the highest dose and he'll be kept for observation for another 24 hours. He needs to improve enough today to show there isn't permanent brain damage. Thank you so much for your support. Even if this ends badly for Kris, there's still Indy, Mel, Ed (who racked up some medical bills of his own recently), and there's always dogs waiting in the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchus Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Best wishes to Kris and you while you both are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Keeping you and Kris in our thoughts here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Still in my thoughts and prayers, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Geez!!!! I'll keep sending prayers and good thoughts to you all. Sorry I can't send $$, but I just racked up about 5K with Tikkle's episode. You never know with this brain damage thing--they gave me very low odds for Tikkle, but she's back to herself fully now, so, there are miracles out there. I just wish they weren't so financially burdensome... Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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