We are still awaiting the pathology results to determine which type of encephalitis. They started her on predizone (sp?) and she is walking much better, her eyesight doesn't seem to have improved much, though we feel that there are times when she can see us out of one eye. She has started to sneeze a lot and ever so often shakes her head like she is shaking out the cobwebs. The neurologist who is treating her is Brian Cellio and he is the only board certified neurologist in the Kansas City Metro area and we are told possibly even in the midwest. We were very lucky to get to see him. Dr. Cellio is hopeful since we have seen improvment in her walking within 24 hours of taking the predizone. She is only on 1mg every 12 hours. We find out more on Monday when the pathology report gets in. We are just trying to keep her comfortable until then. Last night she actually barked for the first time since this all happened so we are cautiously optimistic. I hope that everyone's dogs who have this stay strong and live a long life. I never knew about this disease and it makes me sad and frustrated that these sweet babies have to go through this. Thanks for everyone's suggestions and support! |