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keokis mom 09-16-2010 01:16 PM

I'm so happy baby Max is feeling better and not limping- I bet it was just from being a puppy and playing with his big brother. So glad he is feeling and doing better- you are always in my thoughts and prayers

Maximo 09-16-2010 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3272569)
The vet just called and I let her know that Max was no longer limping. She believes it was a trauma due to rough playing, falling or something of the like. If it were some kind of nerve damage, it probably wouldn't come and go like it has been. She wants me to give him an anti-inflammatory for 5-7 days.

His phenobarbital levels came back and once again they are extremely low. It should be between 15-45 and it is 10.8. This would be why in the past few days his seizures are reoccurring. It's shocking because we just doubled his dosage 2 1/2 weeks ago! However, he was about 2 pounds lighter then.

Thanks so much for letting me come here and share.

Very happy to hear no signs of limping today.

Max is growing fast! Hope his seizures diminish with the adjustment in his med dosage.

Join me in eating a gallon of ice cream to soothe nerves tonight? :p

AllDogBoots 09-16-2010 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3272597)
Very happy to hear no signs of limping today.

Max is growing fast! Hope his seizures diminish with the adjustment in his med dosage.

Join me in eating a gallon of ice cream to soothe nerves tonight? :p

:bighug: do we have to share the gallon?

teacup0819 09-16-2010 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3272569)
The vet just called and I let her know that Max was no longer limping. She believes it was a trauma due to rough playing, falling or something of the like. If it were some kind of nerve damage, it probably wouldn't come and go like it has been. She wants me to give him an anti-inflammatory for 5-7 days.

His phenobarbital levels came back and once again they are extremely low. It should be between 15-45 and it is 10.8. This would be why in the past few days his seizures are reoccurring. It's shocking because we just doubled his dosage 2 1/2 weeks ago! However, he was about 2 pounds lighter then.

Thanks so much for letting me come here and share.


Come and share anytime...everyone here understands. Glad to hear he still isn't limping. I'm sure you will get his meds right...he is just growing so fast right now. You are such a good yorkie mom .... Max (and Coop) are both so lucky to have you. :animal-pa

teacup0819 09-16-2010 02:13 PM

double post .... oops!

Maximo 09-16-2010 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3272604)
:bighug: do we have to share the gallon?

No sharing! A gallon each. :D

CouversMom 09-16-2010 04:15 PM

I'm glad to hear that Max is back to his normal self :) It makes sense that since he is growing so fast that his dosage should change. I'll keep my fingers crossed that he is perfectly healthy from now on!

Britster 09-16-2010 04:28 PM

Woohoo! I'm glad Max is feeling better. :)

AllDogBoots 09-16-2010 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3272747)
No sharing! A gallon each. :D

ok....just be there for me tomorrow when I complain about my weight.

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Originally Posted by CouversMom (Post 3272776)
I'm glad to hear that Max is back to his normal self :) It makes sense that since he is growing so fast that his dosage should change. I'll keep my fingers crossed that he is perfectly healthy from now on!

He's been on his meds for 1 month and this is the 3rd dosage! He's a big boy.
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Originally Posted by Britster (Post 3272785)
Woohoo! I'm glad Max is feeling better. :)

Me too. He jumped up on me when I came home from the post office today. For 10 minutes after that, he limped around slightly. He must have pulled something. I'm almost positive now that it's not neurological. Thank goodness.

stingraylady 09-16-2010 05:06 PM

Great news! Now, please Max, stay healthy:)

yorkieusa 09-16-2010 05:24 PM

I've just found and read this whole thread. I feel for you. I think he must have just a slight injury and I hope he recovers from it soon. I understand how worrying it must be. Take care and just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and Max. I'll be watching for any updates.:)

AllDogBoots 09-16-2010 05:27 PM

Thanks guys. I think part of the problem is that because Max is 7 pounds already, I think of him as a "big" yorkie. I have to realize his bones and body are still very fragile because he's so young. He's not an equal match to Cooper's strength, although he certainly can hold his own. I really have to start monitoring their play a lot more.

enchilila 09-16-2010 06:18 PM

I am just seeing this thread! I don't know how I missed it. When I saw the title, I panicked! I quickly read through the posts and am so relieved Max is doing better. I bet he just pulled a muscle. I will keep the little fella in my prayers. Keep posting his progress.

AllDogBoots 09-16-2010 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by enchilila (Post 3272899)
I am just seeing this thread! I don't know how I missed it. When I saw the title, I panicked! I quickly read through the posts and am so relieved Max is doing better. I bet he just pulled a muscle. I will keep the little fella in my prayers. Keep posting his progress.

Thanks - sorry to scare you. I was very scared when I wrote the thread. I think that because he has neurological problems that I, and even my vets are very concerned about any little thing that happens to him.

PANAMA69 09-16-2010 06:43 PM

Little Max please :getwellsofor your mommy:animal-pa

MyBabyFynnlie 09-17-2010 04:35 AM

Yay! I'm so glad he's doing better! :) :)

He is a big boy! Max and Fynn are three days off from having the same birthday and Fynnlie only weighs 4lbs to Max's 7lbs!! :) I really hope you get his Pheno levels regulated soon! Good luck!

Love and puppy kisses from Fynn and me! :)

AllDogBoots 09-17-2010 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PANAMA69 (Post 3272966)
Little Max please :getwellsofor your mommy:animal-pa

And for YT! MY next thread will be something wonderful, I'm sure.

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Originally Posted by MyBabyFynnlie (Post 3273209)
Yay! I'm so glad he's doing better! :) :)

He is a big boy! Max and Fynn are three days off from having the same birthday and Fynnlie only weighs 4lbs to Max's 7lbs!! :) I really hope you get his Pheno levels regulated soon! Good luck!

Love and puppy kisses from Fynn and me! :)

Thanks. He's 8 pounds today. Just kidding.

Rhetts_mama 09-17-2010 01:58 PM

How is Max doing today?

AllDogBoots 09-17-2010 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama (Post 3273694)
How is Max doing today?

He seems so much better. I saw him limp for about 10 minutes. He's been sleeping soooo much today. His body probably needs a few days to get used to the change. Thanks for asking:)

yorkieusa 09-17-2010 06:43 PM

I hope he continues to get better.

TresCutePiggies 09-17-2010 07:41 PM

I'm just seeing this thread, but I'm so glad it looks like Max just has a minor injury. I hope he continues to get better quickly. The hardest part will be keeping him quiet and inactive for a few days while he rests. It's so easy to go to worst case scenario when you've been through as much as you have. Max (and Cooper) are very lucky to have you!

lisaly 09-17-2010 08:26 PM

I am just seeing this thread now, and I am relieved that Max is doing much better. I wish I would have seen this sooner. I am quite certain that I would have been just as worried as you were considering all that you have been through with him. You are also Max' mom, and that's what mom's do. My littlest one, Gracie, was a year old when she hurt her paw when running at a fast speed. The breeder that I got my girls from had told me to try to hold off from running to the vet for something like this for 24 hours to see if symptoms relieve themselves on their own, but she was crying and wouldn't walk so I went to the emergency vet.with her since it was midnight. He said Gracie injured her paw badly for what it was, but it still was the equivalent of a badly stubbed toe. They had to give her valium because she wouldn't sit still for the x-ray, but otherwise all they gave her was a shot of anti-inflammatory. She would not walk that night and just held her paw up. Nothing had ever stopped her before, and I was still really worried. The next morning Gracie was tearing around the house again, and I couldn't believe it. I'm sorry you have had to go through all of this worrying. Your doctors at LSU seem amazing, and I'm sure they will regulated Max' phenobarbital levels. I hope you are able to rest easier now, but I totally understand why you always worry about your little boy. I can tell you love him so, and you both are so lucky to have each other.

AllDogBoots 09-18-2010 04:37 AM

Unfortunately, I now go to the vet for every little thing. I prefer it that way although I now realize I'm quite paranoid.

I actually have my regular vet checking Max's phenobarbital levels. They said they could do Max's maintenance. It's better than my driving an hour to LSU. However, I have everyone's email addresses and when Max started limping I emailed LSU.

Max is extremely lethargic. VERY. He's definitely not his normal self. I'm guessing the doubling of his medication may have done that to him as that is one of the side effects. It should regulate though in a couple of days. He's also taking Rimadyl which I also believe causes drowsiness. I'm debating calling my vet, but not sure if I really need to. Maybe I should wait until Monday.

Ladymom 09-18-2010 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3274089)
Unfortunately, I now go to the vet for every little thing. I prefer it that way although I now realize I'm quite paranoid.

I actually have my regular vet checking Max's phenobarbital levels. They said they could do Max's maintenance. It's better than my driving an hour to LSU. However, I have everyone's email addresses and when Max started limping I emailed LSU.

Max is extremely lethargic. VERY. He's definitely not his normal self. I'm guessing the doubling of his medication may have done that to him as that is one of the side effects. It should regulate though in a couple of days. He's also taking Rimadyl which I also believe causes drowsiness. I'm debating calling my vet, but not sure if I really need to. Maybe I should wait until Monday.

Did they just up his pheno dose? Pheno will make them very drowsy. It takes about a month for the body to adjust to the pheno and then he will be less drowsy.

It broke my heart the first month Lady was on Pheno. She was a zombie. She did adjust to the medication, though.

We have to be very careful not to give her anything else that might be sedating. She can't take Benadryl at all. She literally cannot walk she is so sedated. I have never heard of Rimadyl being sedating, but check with your vet. I'd also be concerned because some dogs can't tolerate Rimadyl and have serious side effects. Lady has multiple health issues and always gets Tramadol for pain.

AllDogBoots 09-18-2010 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 3274160)
Did they just up his pheno dose? Pheno will make them very drowsy. It takes about a month for the body to adjust to the pheno and then he will be less drowsy.

It broke my heart the first month Lady was on Pheno. She was a zombie. She did adjust to the medication, though.

We have to be very careful not to give her anything else that might be sedating. She can't take Benadryl at all. She literally cannot walk she is so sedated. I have never heard of Rimadyl being sedating, but check with your vet. I'd also be concerned because some dogs can't tolerate Rimadyl and have serious side effects. Lady has multiple health issues and always gets Tramadol for pain.

This is the 2nd time Max's dose was doubled. I didn't notice much lethargy the first time, but it seems this has really taken a toll on him. I'll give the vet a call about Rimadyl. He's taking it as an anti-inflammatory.

Max's pheno levels have not even been on the charts since he's started taking it. Both level tests have come back extremely low, so maybe he's never had the side effects. However, he is extremely hungry all the time. It's getting very difficult to stop the crying in the kitchen. His water intake is incredibly high as well.

Max is on 16mg

AllDogBoots 09-18-2010 07:28 AM

ok, we are going to the vet to get Medicam instead of the Rimadyl. I just did 5 minutes of research on Rimadyl and it looks pretty scary. She says he's definitely tired from the Phenobarbital though.

Maximo 09-18-2010 09:45 AM

Checking on Max today. I feel bad for him - and you - that his medication makes him so hungry all the time.

Sending big sloppy kisses to your Max from Teddy...good vibes only from Maxman because he has germs.

Rest and get better Max!

AllDogBoots 09-18-2010 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3274242)
Checking on Max today. I feel bad for him - and you - that his medication makes him so hungry all the time.

Sending big sloppy kisses to your Max from Teddy...good vibes only from Maxman because Maxman has allergies

Rest and get better Max![/QUOTE]
Thanks. I swear we've been at the vet 2x per week since I got him. He played for a few minutes today which was so wonderful to see. He's sleeping now. He's not potty trained yet, so the increased drinking and urination is making things so very difficult. He cries all day long in places where he knows food is stored. It's tough to handle but we are trying.

MyBabyFynnlie 09-20-2010 05:30 AM

I'm sorry to hear Max is so drowsy and so hungry. I'm sorry for both of you!

I hope things get better soon. I know it's breaking your heart and he probably doesn't like it very much! Poor baby.

Snuggles and hugs from Fynn and best wishes from me!

AllDogBoots 09-20-2010 05:33 AM

Actually Max is not appearing drowsy anymore. And, the appetite is not going to go away for a while because of his seizures meds.

What I'm curious about is how long it will take his leg (or hip or back) to heal? He started Metacam on Saturday. He's not limping all day, but if he gets excited and runs to the door or plays with Cooper for a couple of minutes he'll start limping again. The limp only lasts for a few minutes, then he's fine.

I'm trying as hard as I can to keep him rested.


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