Wow!! I can't believe this thread is still going!! I figure someone would have killed it by now lol

Hey Winston, don't hab anymore seeshures OK? I habn't had any for 4 months! My mommy is going to help your mommy find a nutritionist close to you OK? I'm sending you a nose lick! Tinkerbelle

Hey everyone. I little big thread. I've been sick but I hope I'm getting better now.

Carol your babies are beautiful! You must be having such a fun time with them. Do they give kisses yet?

Winston thanks you Tink for the nose lick!!! He's being awfully whiny today for some reason...just does not seem to want to settle down. So far we have managed to get through a Saturday without a seizure...for this I am thankful...now if we make it through Sunday, time will tell. I really do not understand why? He eats constantly, yet still has low blood sugar's on the days he's more active.
Wow, 4 months without a seizure, Tink that's great news. Susie, I forget, what medications is she on now? I don't know whether to try anti-seizure medications on Winston or not...decisions...decisions.
Has any one ever heard of the "Hunting Dog Syndrome"? That is the closest thing I can find to what is going on with him. He just goes and goes and goes until he can't go any more...and at that point he is NOT interested in food or treats of any kind. Within minutes, he is in a full blown seizure that he will not come out of on his own...only the use of NutriCal will bring him back. Obviously, he is not tracking a rabbit, but still sounds just like him.
If you find a nutritionist within driving distance, please do let me know. I'm considering contacting Susan Davis, I've heard great things about her and her treatments.
Hubby seems to think it's not that big of a problem and we'll just deal with the seizures as they come...but something is not right...and it scares me to think I am just ignoring a potentially fatal condition. So 2 years later, here we are still dealing with it!!!

Kathy, Tink was on Phenobarbitol and then Potassium Bromide when her liver started having problems. Since April she has been on NOTHING! Her last Grand Mal was in August and the one before that was in June. She has petit mal seizures where she just stands still and stares into space or through you without seeing you; sometimes she trenbles. They are few and far between and the vet said she will always have them and he doesn't want to medicate her for them. After what she went through, I am fine with this non-medication treatment. Her blood sugar was always fine and the seizures are from brain damage when she had histoplasmosis that went to her brain. We have her stomach problems under control with cooked people food and some Nutro lamb and rice kibble. I just boil chicken and add vegetables, cut everything in small pieces ( I used to blend it in the blender when she was so sick), and she chomps it right down. I started adding kibble around August I think. Shortly after her last seizure. I wanted to add Wellness but she won't touch it. Her vet used a nutritionist from the UW Vet School to help me with her diet when she first came back home. I give her chicken and lamb and salmon but no beef. I've not tried raw.

I've been trying to find a nitritionist close to you but it appears that it is Madison, Chicago, or Champaign. I guess Chicago would be closest. What have you found other than Susan?

I read up about Hunting Dog Syndrome. I had never heard of it before. I left a message for my vet to let me know if he can recommend someone.

Hugs from me and nose licks from Tink.

Susie, thank you so very much for all you've done...I talked to the vet again today, she really does not think it's epilepsy...but said she'd try the Phenobarbitol or Potassium Bromide if I wanted to. What kind of answer is that??? But I explained to her that I didn't see an improvement with the Valium, frequent meals...etc...and besides that he is now up to 9 pounds!!! Something has to give...I just wish I knew what to do, it's so frustrating...not knowing or understanding why this happens and how to prevent them from happening. I told her I'd think about it...again. So, the side effects with the anti-seizure medications is liver damage? I'm not sure I even want to go there...I remember all too well how very sick your Tink was.
Does the University of Iowa City have a vet school...nutritionist? I know my way around there pretty well as opposed to Chicago. I want to feed him a commercial dog food, I really don't want to home cook or feed raw...will a nutritionist even talk to me knowing this? I just need guidance...point me in the right direction...
Hugs and kisses to Tink, Winston misses hearing from her. Thanks again...

Kathy, I talked with my vet today and she gave me the name of a nutritionist...I'll PM you with it. Also, she said U of I has a nutritionist but they would probably be more studied on large animals, like farm animals. So, if you check the vet school in Iowa please be sure to ask about that.

Also, the canine epilepsy website says a raw diet isn't a good choice for a dog who has seizures since their system is already compromized and bacteria might be able to do more damage...home cooking is better. Can you home cook and freeze for the week?

I could and would home cook if that was the only answer...I'd just prefer to feed a commercial dog food, just because I'm afraid I wouldn't give him enough of what he needs or too much of what he doesn't. I know supplements/vitamins would be needed. Does any one know anything about the food "Natures Logic"...that is what I am leaning towards, I just want someone to tell me this has what he needs...not too much protein and fat, I feel some of the higher rated foods are simply too rich and cause more harm then good...just my personal feelings...nothing scientific here.

Hi thread. Looks like you haven't been visited for a few days. :p

Aw, ya hungry little big thread? Here ya go. A little food for the mind and some for the body. Chow down.

Hello thread. :wavey:

Hi thread and every one in it.

Oh, dear thread! We loved you and used you well and now you are resting. But we haven't forgotten you, never fear. We will always visit you even if you never are as alive as you once were.

Hi thread!! :p

Good Morning my little big thread! I just got home from the hospital sunday afternoon...surgery went well and I hope to be back on my feet soon. I'll check in on you again soon...

Hi girls! :wavey:

Thread MOM! What do mean surgery? What surgery? You didn't pre-warn us!

Who took care of the babies when you were in hospital, who fed your DH, who cleaned the house and took care of the birds????

I hope you're doing well. Let us know OK?

I'm sorry thread kids...I didn't mean to make you panic!

I had a partial hysterectomy last May but still had trouble so they completed it last Thursday. Lucky me...had to have full abdominal surgery soooo...going in tomorrow to have my staples removed and I should be as good as new in a few weeks.

My husband is the perfect nurse when I'm sick...he waits on me hand and foot, dries my hair, cooks, cleans and does the laundry...takes care of all the babies and makes sure I take my meds. He takes me out for a ride every afternoon and we stop somewhere so I can walk a little bit. I stayed the night at a very nice hotel with my Mom the night before surgery...we went out for dinner and shopping all night. We planned that so my husband could stay home a little longer to take care of everyone so they wouldn't have to be in their kennels so long...well...he couldn't sleep and ended up beating us to the hospital...he was sitting in the lobby reading the paper when we got there! The hospital is 50 miles from our house and I was in there for 4 days...he drove up every morning and spent the day with me...we shared our afternoon coffee and then went home to take care of things but he called me every night before bed.

I have a wonderful husband...and no complaints even after 28 years. :luvu:

Don't you get at least six weeks of being pampered after that surgery??? :D I hope you heal up quickly. You sound so chipper... are you still on drugs? :rolleyes:

Your husband sounds like a fairy tale to me. :cool: Hang onto that blessing!!!!:thumbup:

Well I guess you do have a wonderful husband. He obviously love you alot or he wouldn't do all those lovely things for you. I'm very happy for you. Treat him well - I'm sure you do.
Yep, aren't too many of those kind around anymore are there? Thread Mom is one blessed lady!

Yes, Omega...6 to 8 weeks of pampering but I already feel so guilty! No more happy drugs...I came home with a prescription in case I need them but I have a high tolerance for pain so I only take one if I feel I've walked too much. I'm feeling pretty good already.

Tink's Mom...I was fortunate when I met my husband. We knew each other for 3 days, moved in together, got married 8 months later and here we are today. It had to be fate...

I'm happy that you found each other. You were meant to be. Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day with each other. And your furbabies too!:D

Poor little under nourished thread...I'll feed you a line or two...
Any body home tonight? Winston and I are all snuggled under a warm blanket...it is cold and windy here in Illinois. I keep trying to think "spring", but the reality is that it's still winter. Winston had a birthday...he is now 5 years old...my how time flies. He had a great day, got a few presents, which he entusiastically tore open. Seems to really love the new "hedgehog" toy he got, he carries it around the house in his mouth like a baby. Then he lays down with it and the squeaking begins...oh yea, he's happy and just a wee bit spoiled. Hope every one has a fabulous week end!!!

OMG! I don't remember when was the last time I visited the TK, but it has been several months I'd say!
I was about to leave YT when I heard the email sound, checked it out and saw TK update. So hapy to be back! How can I forget the good 'ol times!

I'm in my pj's just finished taking my cough syrup 'cause I'm sick with the flu and don't want to do much.
How are you Kathy?

my grandma passed away
 

hello all .. I am so Sad tonight. My Grandmother passed away.. I know she was really sick and I knew it was gonna happen some time... but I am so sad tonight. she had cancer and it went to her Brain.
God bless her sweet loving soul.

I'm so sorry for your loss Lori. Hugs going your way.

thank you hun... I need them tonight...

Oh, Lori, I was going to ask in your other thread if it was your grandmother - but since you didn't say that I didn't want to bring it up there. I was going to send you a PM - but got caught PMing with this new member about her new purchase.

I had been wondering how your grandmother was doing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will be praying for you and your family. How is your mom dealing with this?