oscarsdad Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I thought we had cracked the problem with my border - he has been on Epiphen for the last year an until tonight had only had 3 minor 5 minute fits. He is fitting now and has been for the last hour - at the vets now and I am such a big girl I hate it and I feel sick. They have suggested leaving him in over night but I can't bring myself to leave my best mate here so I am going to sit it out and hope he comes around soon - when he does he is back to normal very quickly. He is due a blood test this week so I am hoping it is just that the Epiphen has dropped below the therapeutic level as I know he was at the bottom end last time so hopefully we can get rid of the problem by increasing the dose slightly. Doesn't help me feel any better now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hope he comes out of it ok mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Thank you. It's ridiculous that my little 12kg terrier can reduce me a 6ft 15stone (overweight) grown man to nausea and close to tears. I'm really impressed with the young female vet - she had put a line in and he has had some more diazepam which hasn't done the job so he is now zonked out in phenobarbitol...so he has stopped fitting at least. Apparently he is sleepy but keeps trying to lick his balls so my mate is gonna be ok soon! Edited October 25, 2013 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 He's home now, had a huge drink and a small bowl of grub and has just brought me his tug of war rope...one happy owner! I just realised as well he has added 500g of muscle which would also have dropped the level of his meds so hopefully we can up them on Monday and will have very few minor seizures in the future. Canine epilepsy is horrible, especially for big hairy dog owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjh Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 hope it goes well its terrible when they are ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Its an awful condition I hope he's fine soon. We had a white GS which started fits when he watched the flashing Christmas lights, he had to be put down in the January. Still reminds me when Christmas lights start appearing - must be all of 13 years ago. Seems to be a problem which intensifies through in or close-breeding, but sometimes its just bad luck. ATB Edited October 25, 2013 by Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Glad you've got him home and hope the meds keep him on an even keel. The Border has very few inherent medical problems but unfortunately fitting is a problem in the breed. My family have been involved with Borders since the 1930's and through the generations have had a number who have had fits, non too serious , but it is distressing . I hope all goes well as they are terrific dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1087 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hope you get him sorted with his Medes pal I have a cocker that has fits too I can put up with people fitting but can't stand my little boy being bad I no how you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I hope you all ok now and Vet will sort it the fits soon with more meds. ATB Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Cheers chaps, I am confident we will sort it upping his meds a little as they have been working brilliantly - I seriously considered shooting him myself about 18months ago during a fit to stop him being in pain - because they are partial seizures he is conscious which I think makes it worse as he is in pain and cries and tries to get to me. He is trying to get me to play ball now and I have a stiff drink so we are both a lot more relaxed lol! Edited October 25, 2013 by oscarsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hope the upped meds work........ Mini malkiS wants updates.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDCREST Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hope he's Ok now kid...Our little furry pals certainly get to us don't they...Won't be parted from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I do not know why we ever have dogs. When they are ill we worry, and when they die we grieve. Your post shows how much you care about your Border. Knowing the breed I doubt whether he cares as much about you. Mine certainly doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I do not know why we ever have dogs. When they are ill we worry, and when they die we grieve. Your post shows how much you care about your Border. Knowing the breed I doubt whether he cares as much about you. Mine certainly doesn't. I reckon he does actually - as borders go he is especially affectionate and well behaved, but still wants to kill every small furry thing (of larger furry things if he was allowed lol!). Vets booked for Monday so hopefully will be sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon-hunter Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hope it all goes well for you on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi mate, hope all is sorted soon bud. Hope all is well otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Cheers chaps...he has been pretty sleepy today but it wrestling with my cocker now so he is back to normal. Will update after the bloods have been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I hope things go well mate, I know exactly what it is like to be worrying about a dog that isn't too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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