sarahjng Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hugs from all of us in London, if we count the puppies, that's 12 furry hugs, and four human ones ! Let's hope the seizures slow down and in time, when someone asks, you'll have to think to remember when the last one was. It's never easy dealing with a sick furbaby, take comfort knowing that once it's over, it's over, and he feels no long time effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 thanks guys He is doing better and we will take one day at a time. Glad I have such a great family here to support us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Sorry to read this Jason. Give him a big squeeze from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 I just saw this update... I am sorry to hear that Yukon had another seizure, I suppose that it has been a long time since the last that I guess is a blessing? I heard a vet over here talking about a number of newer meds available apart from phenobarbital these days, but pheno is still the most widely used. There is a lot of pressure on the government here to legalise cannabidiol for medical use currently and vets believe it will be a natural progression towards treating seizures and some other conditions in dogs in the future. I am sorry I don't have specific details or names of the alternative meds to pheno, but if I hear I will let you know. One of Ronin's best mates is a Goldie who is now on Pheno for seizures and I chat with the owner quite a bit, so I will keep my ear out for any info that might be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yukon had another seizure this morning . This makes the third one since October. I'm taking him to the vet today to get some tests done and talk to the vet about what our options are. I don't think he should be having a seizure every month if he's on the pheno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 sorry to hear that Jay..let us know what the vet says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Really sorry to hear he has had another seizure. Big Hugs. Some times it just takes a little while to get the dosage right with seizures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sorry to read this Jay, please give Yukon a big but gentle hug from me. I hope the vet gets things sorted for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 So sorry jay. Hope the vets can find an alternative treatment that's better suited to him. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBY Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hoping he's okay, poor lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks guys. He was seizure free from last November until July, but then On October 4th he had another one, followed by one 3 weeks ago, and the one this morning. His pheno levels were a little low when he was tested in July, but I am going to have his full blood panel done and talk to the vet about either upping his meds or trying something different. I don't think he should be having seizures every 3-4 weeks on the medication. Luckily everyone at work are real big dog lovers so they all understand so I am leaving in a few to take Yukon to the vet. I'll update everyone what I find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 How did Yukon get on today Jase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 My heart goes out to you! It is not fun seeing your furry babies in pain! I hope he gets better and they get things figured out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 So sorry to hear this Jay I don't know much about medications or seizures, so I can only wish all goes well in the end. Best wishes xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 We got back from the vet, and this is what he had to say: Back in July Yukon had the pheno level test, which was a little low. My previous vet was't concerned, and unless he was having seizures 1-2 times every week she wasn't going to change his dosage. This vet did not agree, and said that the test was done during the peak time (6 hours after taking the pill), and that the levels were not in the therapeutic range. The last 3 seizures were all around 7-8am, and he takes his pill at 6:30am and 6:30pm. Since it usually takes 2-3 hours for the pills to start bringing the levels up, it's likely that his pheno level dipped really low during those time. Also, their bodies will process the pheno quicker over time, which is why they have to monitor it yearly. So, we got a prescription for a higher dosage and I am to start him on that immediately. Then, in about a month we go back to have another pheno test done and a full CHEM10 and CBC test, which measures the level of pheno and tests his liver (don't quote me on that) So, we will manage it and take it day by day. It's becoming very expensive though The tests next month are probably going to run $200-300. Today's exam alone was $56! But it's all to help my baby, so it's worth every penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Awe, I really hope the new dosage helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Me too! I have his first one about 30 min ago, but he just had another seizure The vet did say it could take 2-3 weeks for the dosage to do it's thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDogLove Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Saying prayers for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 It must be hard to see, I really feel for you, hang there and sending lots of good wishes hugs from me and the girls xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 It is so hard seeing seizures, my heart truly goes out to you. X I really hope the dosage is right and this controls the seizures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hoping he has a good day today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 He is such a sweet boy, lots of love Yukon! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Wishing you all well, really keeping my fingers crossed for the little guy. [emoji8] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudlucky Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Aw poor Yukon! Hope the vet and you can get to the bottom of this and have him being tiptop again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 He had another seizure today I wasn't home, so I don't know how long it lasted or anything. He goes in Friday morning to have tests ran to check the medication levels, and then again in the afternoon. The vet started him on a higher dose on the 4th and he said it may take a couple weeks where he could have seizures, but this is just outside that time frame. Hopefully it gets under control soon, poor guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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