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Originally Posted by scottb  at this time several thousand in test is not in the cards...we have already gone close to a thousand to try to figure out what is wrong with her and so I was hoping for some best guess scenarios and go straight to the best medication to try. If it is echephalitus then from what I have read the steroids should be having an effect....unfortunately for what ever reason the vet took her off of them after three days and so we are putting her back on them today...hoping its not too late. If its a brain tumor then I guess its just a matter of time anyway. her vision is way down although yesterday it was pretty obvious she could see shapes pretty well....not today though |
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Originally Posted by scottb btw....was thinking to discontinue the prednesone while giving her the liver drugs....since the steroids are suppose to be hard on the liver anyway. she is now on Deosyl ,lactolose and a antibacterial liquid that is suppose to neutralize ammonia producing stuff in here intestinal tract. |
Hello Scott, welcome to YT.
I can't mince words on this one since I'm more than frightened for your girl's survival and well-being. You've asked for 'medical advice', which is understandable - but it seems you already have a medical treatment plan (developed by you) in mind...so I'm not sure what you're looking for....maybe you can explain more...?
In my opinion (which is somewhat medical since my bach degree is in nursing), you're playing Russian Roulette w/ this kiddo's life here; you're giving meds for things that haven't yet been diagnosed. This poor dog needs to get to a Neuro,
NOW. I feel this is a real emergency, and nothing less. Her symptoms could result in her death, if left untreated and/or if treated via your own ideas. That is so dangerous. I'm scared for her life and I can't imagine what *she* must be going through during all of this.
You asked for "best guess scenarios [so you could] go straight to the best medication". That may be appropriate in *some* situations when the issue is not life threatening or urgent. It is not appropriate care, in the least, in this situation.
If you were a friend of mine - I'd tell ya to get your BUTT TO A NEURO VET, now. If money is an issue, then the right thing to do is to hand her over to a Rescue that can provide the care she needs. That's the advice I would give.
Please keep us posted. I only want the best for this kiddo, as I hope you do too.