gonetotervs Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Really hope you find a fixable answer. My heart goes out to you. I had to put down a rescue Mal that I thought I could fix. I did fix her -- to 90 percent. It wasn't good enough. So -- I don't know what you are going through -- but my wishes that you find a better answer than I could are heartfelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thank you. I was just talking to the vet. He has been in consultation with a behaviourist as well and they are 80% sure that she has SOIA, but we'll run the tests anyway just to be sure. Thank you everyone for your best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Whatever you do find out, I hope you can find assurance in what you choose or are able to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Dogs Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I had a fairly similar issue with a pup from Botyne lines and it turned out that her line was known for psychological problems. She was treated by a veterinary behaviorist to no avail. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was wondering if research studies or vet experience has included the newer antiseizure meds? There are a lot more treatment options for epileptic dogs than there used to be, and it's possible that one or more of those, or a combination, might help. I'm not trying to give you false hope, but certainly ask about the newer treatments, which are generally human drugs (gabapentin, zonisamide, and others). If you haven't done so already and can afford it, then try to get a complete blood workup, including thyroid. If a brain scan is advisable/affordable, I'd be tempted to do that too, though I imagine there would be additional symptoms if something like a brain tumor were involved. I'm sorry you are going through this, and that you might have to make the toughest decision of all. Just keep her quality of life in the forefront, do what you can, and realize that it's really no fault of yours or hers if you can't find a treatment and have to make that final decision. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Julie, I know one vet behaviorist who is trying out a very new medication derived from a club moss that shows real promise with epilepsy. I believe he is going to try it on dogs with "rage syndrome." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I am so fortunate that Phoebe is well controlled Pb. I'd be interested to see how his trials turn out. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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