I do hope that they can get this under control for you.

I don't know if I've posted this link before, but the AHT is currently researching into Idiopathic epilepsy in Border Collies(which includes WSD) & they want DNA samples from affected dogs & near relatives & also older related dogs that do not have epilepsy. It's simple as the DNA is collected by Buccal swabs which you can request by E mail to Brian McLaughin

So sorry. gentle hugs all round x

I'm so sorry she has had another fit, I hope it's sorted soon.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Each and every one are appreciated.

John took Cassie to the vet this morning to get the last of the bloods taken. The appointment had already been booked so he took the opportunity to speak to her about the latest fit. The vet has upped the Phenobarbitol to 4 a day and told us to monitor it and let her know how we get on.

The poor thing is now going to be on 4 Phenobarbitol and 1 Epilease daily. We have to give her another Diazapam tonight as a stabilising measure and then that stops tomorrow.

Just a case of watch this space I guess but John says she's absolutely fine now although we're both knackered.

Oh poor Cassie, glad she's feeling a bit better and fingers crossed it's sorted this time. Lots and lots of positive vibes from me and my two xxx

Glad to hear Cassie is feeling better. Hope you and John manage to rest tonight although I have a feeling you might not sleep properly for a few nights.
Hope the meds are sorted for her this time. X

Thanks Becky. We hope so. xx

Thanks Lynn. I think we should sleep ok due to exhaustion, at least for tonight. xx

So glad to hear she's fine in herself now Jackie. That's a lot of pills to have to give day in day out isn't it poor little girlie. I'm so sorry Jackie, but I'm sure with the new dose of meds finger's crossed, everything crossed, she won't have any more after this It really must be so worrying for you and John, you just never know when it could happen I suppose. Do you keep a diary for her? It might be interesting? I know it wouldn't cure it, I'm not daft, but it may just point to something that could set it off coz you just never know do you?

I remember something about my horse once and the vet told me to keep a log of everything I did and everything I fed on a daily basis that could just throw a pointer to something that was setting off whatever it was at the time (I can't remember what was wrong though!). Anyways, he said one of his colleagues had the same problem with her horse, and she kept the log, and it turned out on certain days of the week, she would treat herself to a rasberry yoghurt and eat it after mucking out the horse and letting him lick the pot!!! It just might be worth a go with Cassie, i.e. all the different treats etc? All the best with my little cybergirlie, and more hugs and kisses for her from us lot.xxxxxxx

hope cassie is feeling better soon....((((hugs))))

Poor Cassie (and both of you two, you must be shattered with not sleeping )

I hope they get this under control for you soon, it must be awful watching dear Cassie go through these fits