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Originally Posted by cbiesold  Thank you for the link. They did not tell me what type of encephalitis. I will email and ask. I feel like I am really stuck as the cytostar is so very toxic (the adverse events are awful - listed on drugs.com) - so many of them are happening to 10% or more - yet it also appears to be effective.
It is such a terrible disease. The vet thinks there could be a possible link as her symptoms started just two days after starting a new flea/tick medication.... |
She is at the age this begins. I doubt it has anything to do with the flea prevention....I suppose it could, but honestly it would not matter now if she is diagnosed. It is not something that can go untreated no matter the cause.
Yes, it is a horrible disease. I actually cringe when I hear about it. I understand about the medicine but ALL meds have side effects. I don't know what her symptoms were like before but I have seen quite a few GME dogs and I can tell you that not treating is way worse and definitely shortens their lives.
Did they biopsy the CSF? That is what would really diagnose the type. It's an add on when they do the MRI