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only2xnseya · 08-15-2010, 09:47 AM

I knew your love for Max would be enough to carry him threw. I am so happy for you and max and i think his cut is SEXY! DO it MAX AND STRUTT YA STUFF ON THE DOGGYWALK!

ME AND BROOKLYNN are super de duper happy!

Ladymom · 08-15-2010, 09:55 AM

Karen. my Lady has been on Phenobarbital for over ten years. Don't panic that he is still having some seizures. It can take a little experimenting to find the correct dosage. Too much pheno can be very dangerous so vets like to start with a very conservative dose, then check levels, then tweak the dosage if necessary. Sometimes another anti-seizure medication is added for better control. Pheno alone didn't control Lady's seizures as much as we wanted so my vet added potassium bromide. The two together did the trick.

Check with Max's vet, but I suspect he'll want to wait a few more weeks before checking pheno levels.

AllDogBoots · 08-15-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Karen. my Lady has been on Phenobarbital for over ten years. Don't panic that he is still having some seizures. It can take a little experimenting to find the correct dosage. Too much pheno can be very dangerous so vets like to start with a very conservative dose, then check levels, then tweak the dosage if necessary. Sometimes another anti-seizure medication is added for better control. Pheno alone didn't control Lady's seizures as much as we wanted so my vet added potassium bromide. The two together did the trick.

Check with Max's vet, but I suspect he'll want to wait a few more weeks before checking pheno levels.

Thank you so much. We have a vet appointment in 2 weeks, but I still want to call tomorrow. The seizures certainly have decreased, but I'm still a little nervous as I hate to see this happen to him.

The only side effect so far that I'm seeing is that he's eating like a bull. I'm trying to control that and I'm trying to be patient. Thanks again for your help.

AllDogBoots · 08-15-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by only2xnseya

I knew your love for Max would be enough to carry him threw. I am so happy for you and max and i think his cut is SEXY! DO it MAX AND STRUTT YA STUFF ON THE DOGGYWALK!

ME AND BROOKLYNN are super de duper happy!

he is a struttin'

Pipers · 08-15-2010, 06:01 PM

He is such a cutie and love the way he "smiles" in that picture, he looks like he's ready to talk!

AllDogBoots · 08-15-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pipers

He is such a cutie and love the way he "smiles" in that picture, he looks like he's ready to talk!

Thank you. That's Max's big obnoxious brother, Cooper.

HollyandMommy · 08-15-2010, 06:30 PM

We will keep praying for Max. Lots of hugs and kisses.

Pipers · 08-16-2010, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Thank you. That's Max's big obnoxious brother, Cooper.

He's just too cute for words - when's he gonna start talking. Best of health to Max.

AllDogBoots · 08-16-2010, 09:36 AM

I just got off the phone with the LSU vet. I explained to her that Max is still having focal seizures but it seems like it's about 50-60% better. She is thrilled! She explained that sometimes it takes a bit longer, but it's known that phenobarbital may not help focal seizures that much as much as a more prominent seizure.

Hopefully the meds will kick in a bit more, but this is such good news.

lisaly · 08-16-2010, 04:10 PM

I'm so happy for you and Max. Cooper and Max are such happy and adorable little boys.

AllDogBoots · 08-24-2010, 04:55 PM

Max and I are visiting LSU to get blood work done tomorrow to check the pheno levels. At this point I'd say he's about 75% better. It seems that the side effects of the meds have decreased (huge appetite, drinking a lot). I'm hoping for a good visit and no doggy sickness in the car. Max doesn't seem to do too well in the car.

wow, i just realized my last post says he 50-60% percent better. That's a good improvement to now

pawever Yorkie · 08-24-2010, 05:57 PM

I just finished reading thread about max and I was worried about the little guy and you(can't imagine the heartache)
I'm so happy for you and max that he's doing so much better! Your dedication probably helped alot. I hope he'll feel better soon, so he can smile like his big brother!

My preyers are with you and max.

AllDogBoots · 08-24-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie

I just finished reading thread about max and I was worried about the little guy and you(can't imagine the heartache)
I'm so happy for you and max that he's doing so much better! Your dedication probably helped alot. I hope he'll feel better soon, so he can smile like his big brother!

My preyers are with you and max.

I appreciate that. Thanks.

HollyandMommy · 08-24-2010, 06:08 PM

You go max!!!!!!!!!

AllDogBoots · 08-24-2010, 06:10 PM

OMG i just weighed him at 5.3 pounds. I doubt my scale is accurate, but whoaaaa he's growing FAST!

08-15-2010, 09:47 AM	#121
only2xnseya Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 75 Blog Entries: 1	SEE i told you I knew your love for Max would be enough to carry him threw. I am so happy for you and max and i think his cut is SEXY! DO it MAX AND STRUTT YA STUFF ON THE DOGGYWALK! ME AND BROOKLYNN are super de duper happy! __________________ Brooklynn Kouture's Mommy

08-15-2010, 09:55 AM	#122
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Karen. my Lady has been on Phenobarbital for over ten years. Don't panic that he is still having some seizures. It can take a little experimenting to find the correct dosage. Too much pheno can be very dangerous so vets like to start with a very conservative dose, then check levels, then tweak the dosage if necessary. Sometimes another anti-seizure medication is added for better control. Pheno alone didn't control Lady's seizures as much as we wanted so my vet added potassium bromide. The two together did the trick. Check with Max's vet, but I suspect he'll want to wait a few more weeks before checking pheno levels. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

08-15-2010, 06:30 PM	#127
HollyandMommy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 969	We will keep praying for Max. Lots of hugs and kisses. __________________ Holly Jeanette s Yorkies!

08-16-2010, 09:36 AM	#129
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I just got off the phone with the LSU vet. I explained to her that Max is still having focal seizures but it seems like it's about 50-60% better. She is thrilled! She explained that sometimes it takes a bit longer, but it's known that phenobarbital may not help focal seizures that much as much as a more prominent seizure. Hopefully the meds will kick in a bit more, but this is such good news. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

08-24-2010, 04:55 PM	#131
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Max and I are visiting LSU to get blood work done tomorrow to check the pheno levels. At this point I'd say he's about 75% better. It seems that the side effects of the meds have decreased (huge appetite, drinking a lot). I'm hoping for a good visit and no doggy sickness in the car. Max doesn't seem to do too well in the car. wow, i just realized my last post says he 50-60% percent better. That's a good improvement to now __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com Last edited by AllDogBoots; 08-24-2010 at 04:58 PM.

08-15-2010, 06:01 PM	#125
Pipers Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: America Posts: 144	He is such a cutie and love the way he "smiles" in that picture, he looks like he's ready to talk!

08-16-2010, 04:10 PM	#130
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I'm so happy for you and Max. Cooper and Max are such happy and adorable little boys.

08-24-2010, 05:57 PM	#132
pawever Yorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 429	I just finished reading thread about max and I was worried about the little guy and you(can't imagine the heartache) I'm so happy for you and max that he's doing so much better! Your dedication probably helped alot. I hope he'll feel better soon, so he can smile like his big brother! My preyers are with you and max. __________________ "EVERYDAY'S A YORKIE DAY" www.hopeforpaws.org www.yorkiehavenrescue.com www.SaveAyorkieRescue.org

08-24-2010, 06:08 PM	#134
HollyandMommy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 969	You go max!!!!!!!!! __________________ Holly Jeanette s Yorkies!

08-24-2010, 06:10 PM	#135
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	OMG i just weighed him at 5.3 pounds. I doubt my scale is accurate, but whoaaaa he's growing FAST! __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com