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05-27-2007, 09:04 PM | #31 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| [QUOTE=Yorkieluv;1146405]Thanks for caring about Winston...and yes I'm going to get the bile acid test that you suggested in the past, along with other test. But how old was Miko and how much did he weigh when he was diagnosed? Did he have symptoms as a puppy? Winston did not, this came on as an adult, 2 years old and at that time 7 pounds. He never had even a single episode of hypoglycemia as a puppy, I had never even heard of Nutri-Cal until he had his 2nd seizure at the vets office, his blood sugar at the time was in the 30's, the vet thought it was from eating a "toadstool/mushroom" out in the yard, which can cause hypoglycemia. I took him back weekly for what she called liver test...they all came back within normal limits. This was before I knew of YT and really didn't know to ask if it was a "bile acid test" or any numbers. So now I know, and I will ask the right questions. He hasn't had a seizure since March 8th...and I know he hasn't eaten anything wrong. I'll keep you updated as soon as I know anything...Thank you again, you have a ton of experience and I appreciate your sound advise..
__________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels |
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05-28-2007, 09:20 AM | #32 |
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| Hi Kathy! I know of yorkies who were 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and even 10 before they were diagnosed. Miko was around 9-10 months and around 7-8 lbs when he was diagnosed. Anyway, I'm sure Winston will be okay You're a good mommy to him, and I pray that whatever happened to him is no big deal at all No more episodes!
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05-28-2007, 09:30 AM | #33 |
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| How is Winston today?
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05-28-2007, 09:38 AM | #34 |
I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona
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| My parents have a lab that has seizures. At his worst he had them a couple times per week. They kept a seizure log and figured out the seizures generally happened when he got too excited or startled. The vet put him on phenobarbitol and the seizures are controlled now. He has them maybe once a month at most. I know labs are nothing like yorkies, but just thought I would share. I hope you're able to find a cause and effective treatment for Winston. Poor little guy.
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05-28-2007, 09:48 AM | #35 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| Hi everybody!!! Winston is just fine right now...he acts totally normal between episodes, before and after...it's just DURING that scares the daylights out of me. That's probably why I have put off getting him thoroughly examined...when he's fine, he's fine...and I don't want to run a lot of tests if they're not necessary...I really thought I had it figured out...just simply feed him more frequently...and it seemed to be working, until yesterday. So now I'm back at square one, I really do not think it's low blood sugar alone. I have the day off for Memorial Day, so I think I'll do a little research, to find out exactly what to ask the vet...Thanks for your concern, and please keep saying a little prayer for Winston...
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05-30-2007, 07:25 PM | #37 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| Hi...Winston my boy has been totally fine since he had that episode on Sunday, he puzzles me. Going to take him to the vet next week, have to figure out what I want them to do, what test does he need...I don't want to go in there and not know what I'm asking for...We'll just have to wait and see...Thanks a ton for your caring concern, so nice of you!!!
__________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels |
05-30-2007, 07:56 PM | #38 | |
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05-31-2007, 08:03 AM | #39 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| [QUOTE=lksdolls;1151613] Oh my gosh, your story of Bo is heartbreaking, and I sure do wish you and he well, take care of that little guy... There were 2 different occasions, that I was lucky enough to get Winston to the vet during seizures, that's when they found his glucose to be so low. Both times they gave IV/glucose and he came back just fine...my main concern is he's having the seizure first, and this brings his sugar down. I do always treat with Nutri-Cal now...but in my heart I feel like I'm missing something...something that maybe I can control, that will prevent this from ever happening again. He was 2 years old when this first occurred, and he's never had a head injury that I'm aware of...he eats good, runs and plays like normal...hmmmm...Do you or anyone else out there think a thunderstorm, could trigger something in his brain that makes him seize? He is terrified of storms, and does a whole lot of pacing, before-during-and after...That's the only thing I can think of that he does differently now then he did as a pup...anyway, we'll see what happens at the vets office...I thank you and everyone else for the ideas...suggestions...and of course your caring concern for my boy Winston.
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05-31-2007, 08:17 AM | #40 |
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| Kathy, I just came across this thread today. I am so sorry that Winston had a seizure. I can't imagine how scarey that must be both for you and for him. I have no advice since I am a real dummy on health issues but I do have lots of prayers coming your way. I know how frustrating it is when you go to the dr. for help and they don't know the answers but hopefully this time he will. Patty |
05-31-2007, 08:39 AM | #41 | |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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__________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels | |
06-05-2007, 08:23 PM | #43 |
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| Kathy, I only just found this thread about your Winston tonight!!! What with Papi's YorkieTrain, I have read little else. I am so glad he is doing better. My senior girl Spanky had seizures when she was much younger; the reason was always undiagnosed. Each time she was treated with Phenobarb'. As she grew older, their frequency reduced A LOT and she has not had one in several years now. I hope and pray that the same happens with your precious Winston, that they just stop. Hugs to you and Winston when you're both feeling bad. Lauren |
06-06-2007, 04:41 PM | #44 |
Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois
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| Lauren...Hi buddy!!! Thanks for your concern for Winston, I so appreciate it!!! I feel kind of silly taking him to the vet tomorrow...When he's feeling good, he is totally fine. But I'm going to take him, asks for some test, I just hope I don't look and sound like an over concerned mom...I want to be prepared...with questions in hand. Sorry to hear your Spanky went thru this, but Oh so happy she's not experiencing them any more, could I be so lucky? I've heard scary things about Phenobarb...and I doubt that I'll give him anything like that unless it gets a whole lot worse. Mostly just want to know what it is, or more importantly what it's not...Anyway, thanks for your input...and well wishes. I'll let everybody know what, if anything I find out.
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06-08-2007, 08:17 AM | #45 | |
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