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06-01-2009, 02:46 PM
Originally Posted by madmare 
Sorry to hear Cassie had another fit but glad last night was a peaceful one.
Hopefully the meds will soon be at the right level for her and they will be a thing of the past.
Originally Posted by Mummy2Max
So pleased you all had a peaceful night last night, been thinking of you this morning x x x
Originally Posted by Hali
Glad to hear Cassie has a peaceful night and hope you manage to catch up on some sleep.
Originally Posted by MissE
Sorry that Cassie had another, but glad she had a peaceful night. *hugs* to you all .
Originally Posted by Helena54
Hi Jackie, so glad to hear she had a peaceful night, after having her head stuck in a Ben and Jerry's before retiring, bless her. Let's hope the new meds sort her out for good, I couldn't bear the thought of you having to witness this ever again, you poor, poor thing, I know how much this must upset you, but always remember what the vet told you previously, that it's a lot worse for the owner than it is for her! Just bear that in mind hey?! More hugs for my little girlie.xxxxxxx
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06-01-2009, 04:19 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
PHEW!! I was hoping for good news and am delighted it is!
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06-01-2009, 05:09 PM
Originally Posted by Borderdawn
PHEW!! I was hoping for good news and am delighted it is!
Originally Posted by Lucky Star
Me too!
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06-01-2009, 05:54 PM
The late Snorri-dog was epileptic too, and, once we got his meds right, he went fit-free for 7 years (until he died, in fact). He started out on 30mg Phenobarb 2x per day, but later, we met one of his brothers who had (reportedly) "grown out of" it. The vet confirmed that it was possible, but that the only way to find out was to wean Snorri off his Pheno gradually. When we got him off the drug, he had another fit, and had to go back on it, BUT we had found out that half his prescribed dose was sufficient (ie 15mg 2x per day) and we saw no point in pumping more chemical c**p into him than necessary, so he stuck on the lower dose, successfully, for 7 years, with great quality of life.
He died of a stroke (we think) which may or may not have had anything to do with the fits (there is no suggestion that there is/was any connection).
Snorri
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06-01-2009, 05:59 PM
Originally Posted by Snorri the Priest
Glad to hear that there has been some improvement!
The late Snorri-dog was epileptic too, and, once we got his meds right, he went fit-free for 7 years (until he died, in fact). He started out on 30mg Phenobarb 2x per day, but later, we met one of his brothers who had (reportedly) "grown out of" it. The vet confirmed that it was possible, but that the only way to find out was to wean Snorri off his Pheno gradually. When we got him off the drug, he had another fit, and had to go back on it, BUT we had found out that half his prescribed dose was sufficient (ie 15mg 2x per day) and we saw no point in pumping more chemical c**p into him than necessary, so he stuck on the lower dose, successfully, for 7 years, with great quality of life.
He died of a stroke (we think) which may or may not have had anything to do with the fits (there is no suggestion that there is/was any connection).
Snorri
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