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merlinsmom · 05-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Thanks for all of the responses to my original post. I finally got the numbers on the bile acid test. Pre was 1 and Post was 40. My regular vet is off today and I DESPISE the vet there today - he told me without much information about Merlin that he had a brain tumor and I should just get used to the idea.

I did call the neurologist and he talked to the dumb fill in vet and they agreed he doesn't have a liver problem because 40, while out of normal range, is not high enough for it to be MVD or anything like that. So he really wants us to do a spinal tap and CT. We really don't have that kind of money right now and he is doing better - no more episodes. He is still more tired than usual in the mornings, but gets perky during the day.

For those that were concerned about him being on Phenobarbital - we only used that for 1 day and then the neurologist said he didn't think they were true seizures, so we stopped it. He is on antibiotic (Clavamox) and steroids (Prednisone) to try and treat a possible inner ear infection we can't see because the neurologist thinks this is a balance problem.

I feel like I am at my wits end with all of this. It is like we are back at square one with no idea what's wrong with him. I rescued Merlin 4 years ago and he hasn't had nearly enough time being truly loved. I just want to make him better, but I don't know how. I feel like a failure as a mom. My whole world is protecting my little man and I don't feel like I am doing a very good job.

05-23-2007, 02:04 PM	#1
merlinsmom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 4	Merlin Update (Long) Thanks for all of the responses to my original post. I finally got the numbers on the bile acid test. Pre was 1 and Post was 40. My regular vet is off today and I DESPISE the vet there today - he told me without much information about Merlin that he had a brain tumor and I should just get used to the idea. I did call the neurologist and he talked to the dumb fill in vet and they agreed he doesn't have a liver problem because 40, while out of normal range, is not high enough for it to be MVD or anything like that. So he really wants us to do a spinal tap and CT. We really don't have that kind of money right now and he is doing better - no more episodes. He is still more tired than usual in the mornings, but gets perky during the day. For those that were concerned about him being on Phenobarbital - we only used that for 1 day and then the neurologist said he didn't think they were true seizures, so we stopped it. He is on antibiotic (Clavamox) and steroids (Prednisone) to try and treat a possible inner ear infection we can't see because the neurologist thinks this is a balance problem. I feel like I am at my wits end with all of this. It is like we are back at square one with no idea what's wrong with him. I rescued Merlin 4 years ago and he hasn't had nearly enough time being truly loved. I just want to make him better, but I don't know how. I feel like a failure as a mom. My whole world is protecting my little man and I don't feel like I am doing a very good job.