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pheonix · 03-29-2011, 11:14 AM

Well

2 weeks ago we rescued a 7 week old pup (Emilie). She was 1.2lbs.
When we got her, she was blind, deaf and having constant siezures!

Her owner's dog had 2 pups. They also have a little 5 year old girl who is ADD, OCD and CDD (Compulsive Destructive disorder!) We heard this pup screaming and crying in the background while we were on the phone with the owner. Apparently the pup had been acting up for 4 days!

We told the woman to get the pup to the vet ASAP when she finally admitted the dog was having seizures and that the little girl had dropped/hit her on severeal occasions.

The short story was we have the dog now. Our vet was wonderfull. Emilie was given something to reduce the swelling in the brain, and potassium bromide to stop the seizures. We made sure she was getting food and water. We gave her all the love and patience we could manage.

Overnight her gums "pinked" up.
Within 2 days she no longer screamed when she was picked up or touched.
Within 4 days her vision has returned, not perfect but pretty good.

It has been 2 weeks now. Emilie still cant hear but she can see, play and takes comfort from my touch. I just got back from the Vet. and she was so pleased with the progress we have made with her. We still have to get her antiseizure meds down in level and are now tapering her down to a maintenance level.

We still have a ways to go but there is hope. If only her previous owner had taken her to the vet sooner.

Emilie is a beautifull little girl and though we were not looking for a 3rd dog we will not be giving her up. As long as we can get her anti seizure meds down to maintenance levels she will be fine. If we cant get her off of the overdose levels she is on right now she will have a short life. But it looks good.

The advice I want to give to ANYONE who thinks their dog is having a neurological problem. Dropped, fallen, hit or what ever...Get to the VET!
Get to the VET! Get to the Vet! If Emilie had been seen on day one she would have prob made a complete recovery! By reducing the swelling in her brain she can see again. Her hearing may come back but personally I will be amazed if it does.

It is amazing what can be done! It was not expensive so dont let that be a concern! Time is not your friend!

03-29-2011, 11:14 AM	#1
pheonix Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Liskeard, ON, Canada Posts: 74	Rescue! (Don't waste time!) Well 2 weeks ago we rescued a 7 week old pup (Emilie). She was 1.2lbs. When we got her, she was blind, deaf and having constant siezures! Her owner's dog had 2 pups. They also have a little 5 year old girl who is ADD, OCD and CDD (Compulsive Destructive disorder!) We heard this pup screaming and crying in the background while we were on the phone with the owner. Apparently the pup had been acting up for 4 days! We told the woman to get the pup to the vet ASAP when she finally admitted the dog was having seizures and that the little girl had dropped/hit her on severeal occasions. The short story was we have the dog now. Our vet was wonderfull. Emilie was given something to reduce the swelling in the brain, and potassium bromide to stop the seizures. We made sure she was getting food and water. We gave her all the love and patience we could manage. Overnight her gums "pinked" up. Within 2 days she no longer screamed when she was picked up or touched. Within 4 days her vision has returned, not perfect but pretty good. It has been 2 weeks now. Emilie still cant hear but she can see, play and takes comfort from my touch. I just got back from the Vet. and she was so pleased with the progress we have made with her. We still have to get her antiseizure meds down in level and are now tapering her down to a maintenance level. We still have a ways to go but there is hope. If only her previous owner had taken her to the vet sooner. Emilie is a beautifull little girl and though we were not looking for a 3rd dog we will not be giving her up. As long as we can get her anti seizure meds down to maintenance levels she will be fine. If we cant get her off of the overdose levels she is on right now she will have a short life. But it looks good. The advice I want to give to ANYONE who thinks their dog is having a neurological problem. Dropped, fallen, hit or what ever...Get to the VET! Get to the VET! Get to the Vet! If Emilie had been seen on day one she would have prob made a complete recovery! By reducing the swelling in her brain she can see again. Her hearing may come back but personally I will be amazed if it does. It is amazing what can be done! It was not expensive so dont let that be a concern! Time is not your friend!