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31-10-2008, 07:24 PM
The positive thing from this is that it was around 3 months since the last ones and just the one.
The medication does need to be tweaked periodically and it is finding a balance between fewer and less severe fits and the side effects of the drug, so in some cases the dog may always have fits, just not as often, not as many and not as severe.I'm so glad to hear that the vet was positive too and he is right, it is much worse for us than the dogs.
Sounds as if everything is back on track and Cassie is just fine, so I'm really pleased. Try to get some rest tonight.xxx
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31-10-2008, 10:42 PM
its still a terrifying experience though and a very worrying time x
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01-11-2008, 07:31 AM
Originally Posted by wufflehoond 
Thanks to each and everyone of you for your good wishes. The Dogsey vibes must be working because our wee girl is fine.
The vet thinks it's just a case of 'dialling in' to the correct dosage of the medication and because she's only been on 2 a day, the level of medicine is at it's lowest during the night. She's upped the dose to 3 a day and thinks that she'll be absolutely fine with that.
She has said that the fact she's had no fits for the last 3 months since we started the meds, is a good sign.
She doesn't believe she's a 'serious' case and reminded us that it's much worse for us than for her. (It's hard to remember that when you're helplessly watching the fit though.)
Anyway, the vet is completely happy with her and Cassie is tired but back to her old self otherwise.
John's ordered me to still go to my Halloween party with the girls so he must feel she's ok
Thanks again to you all.
Lots of Love,
Jackie, John and Cassie xxx
You're right though, having had an epileptic dog I know how ghastly it is to watch.........
Big hugs to you all and here's hoping life returns to normal asap
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01-11-2008, 08:41 AM
Originally Posted by suze
awww poor cassie - glad shes feeling better now though
(hugs)
enjoy your party!
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Originally Posted by Angel44
Bless her
My heart goes out to both her and you and your family. I had a dog who suffered from fits for 12 years so I know what it's like for you to watch your precious baby thrashing around My boy used to come round and be totally confused, then once he had come round properly he was always so excited to see me, even though I had been sitting with him the entire time bless him. With Tarka we had to be careful not to let him get too excited as we knew it would set off a fit. But yes, I agree with the others in that it is far worse for you as an owner/ parent than it is for the dog. Best of luck with her xx
Originally Posted by queenwillow
im so sorry for cassie and you both (she is very much loved )its so upsetting ,hope all gos well (havent had chance to read all the posts yet )wishing you well sending our love x
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Originally Posted by Westie_N
Great news, Jackie. Hopefully the increased meds will help prevent future fits. Glad she's a lot better now.
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Originally Posted by Lucky Star
I don't know how I missed this but I am really sorry to hear Cassie had another fit.
The positive thing from this is that it was around 3 months since the last ones and just the one.
The medication does need to be tweaked periodically and it is finding a balance between fewer and less severe fits and the side effects of the drug, so in some cases the dog may always have fits, just not as often, not as many and not as severe.I'm so glad to hear that the vet was positive too and he is right, it is much worse for us than the dogs.
Sounds as if everything is back on track and Cassie is just fine, so I'm really pleased. Try to get some rest tonight.xxx
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Originally Posted by Kicks
Ah bless her wee soul, as the vet said its often a case of tweaking the medication, i'm sure she'll be stuffing her ball-ee in your face in no time
its still a terrifying experience though and a very worrying time x
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Originally Posted by Vicki
Just as I suspected, Jackie, and I'm delighted to be right, along with just about everyone else on this thread.....
You're right though, having had an epileptic dog I know how ghastly it is to watch.........
Big hugs to you all and here's hoping life returns to normal asap
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It is ghastly to watch but your just have to make sure they're safe through it and put your feelings aside. Life seems quite normal this morning. xx
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01-11-2008, 09:34 AM
The poor thing fell off the bed in the middle of it but she seems to have come out of it now. I was so hoping we got the medication right the first time. John's going to take her back to the vet in the morning. She's had some Bachs Rescue Remedy and is on the kitchen floor where it's cool.I had just started to sleep through the night without worrying over every little noise and here we are again. I'm so upset for her.
only just caught up with your events...It must be very distressing for you, if it is any consolation at all I would say the seizures are far more distressing for you than for Cassie, once one is over she will have forgotten about it, you will not.
Try to look at it this way, the seizures are something that may happen from time to time, try not to dwell on the fact but be more relaxed about it if you can or Cassie may pick up on your distress.
My late sister had seizures (she contracted rheumatic fever at the age of 15 and it damaged her heart valves and lead to seizures) so I know how distressing the mere anticipation of an episode can be, after a while you do come to accept it as part of life..
Big hugs for Cassie..
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01-11-2008, 12:44 PM
Originally Posted by Minihaha
Hi Jackie
only just caught up with your events...It must be very distressing for you, if it is any consolation at all I would say the seizures are far more distressing for you than for Cassie, once one is over she will have forgotten about it, you will not.
Try to look at it this way, the seizures are something that may happen from time to time, try not to dwell on the fact but be more relaxed about it if you can or Cassie may pick up on your distress.
My late sister had seizures (she contracted rheumatic fever at the age of 15 and it damaged her heart valves and lead to seizures) so I know how distressing the mere anticipation of an episode can be, after a while you do come to accept it as part of life..
Big hugs for Cassie..
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01-11-2008, 12:59 PM
Originally Posted by Helena54
So glad to hear things are kind of back to normal this morning Jackie.xxxx I expect she's still a tad tired, and you never know, upping that dose might quieten her down a bit too? I don't know coz I've been lucky enough never to have experienced anything like this. Hope you had a good evening too with the girls and I bet she couldn't wait for you to come back home for a hug either if I know Cassie! xxx Take care, all of you.xxxx
They were both waiting for me when I came in about midnight last night and yes I did get my big hug from Cassie when I came in. We're all fine here and having a peaceful, quiet weekend now. xxxxxJ
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01-11-2008, 01:42 PM
a fit,I had a Yorkie that suffered with epilepsy
and she was on tablets for the rest of her life,
they don't cure the problem but keep it under
control,however,my Cindy had 2 fits one after
the other and lasted for 1/2 hr,the first one was
a petit mall,then a grand mall,it is awful to watch,
but the dog does'nt know a thing,and the thing is
that it nearly always happens when they're quiet,
there is no warning.
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