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Canine Myasthenia Gravis and seizures
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lara Kretler Sep 13.
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Steph, I am so sorry to hear about this new twist and turn in Baxter's health. I have not heard of seizures but have you joined the ME dogs Yahoo list yet? Dr. Kathy on there may be able to answer - she also has a page on this site so you can send h…
I'm just curious if any of you have had experiences with mini-seizures for pets with myasthenia gravis (which caused ME). Our Baxter has been on immunosuppressants for CMG since FEB09, and just had two mini siezures tonight. It seems that it is a ve…
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- At 9:13am on January 31, 2009,
Lara Kretler said…
- Welcome, Stephanie - so glad you found us. Sending lots of hugs and tail wags to Baxter and Kishi!
- At 7:13pm on January 30, 2009,
Stephanie said…
- This site has been very helpful (and reassuring to me) - so many thanks for creating it and sharing it! Presently our little one (Baxter) is being assessed to determine what ails him, although all signs point to mega-E. At present, he has aspiration pneumonia (diagnosed yesterday) and is on antibiotics (as is his sister, Kishi, as he generously shared the pneumonia with her). We are hopeful that it will clear up so that the assessments can continue as soon as he is better and we can get a definitive diagnosis for him. Of course they want to rule out MG, as he just started showing symptoms (coughing and regurgitation) a few months ago, but they have grown more pronounced and frequent over the past few weeks. My hubby and I are eager to try some of the meatball suggestions - so thanks so much for those postings!
Peace to you all and your mega-E pups!
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- What's your dog's name, breed and age?
- Baxter the 3 year old Boxer
- When was your dog diagnosed with ME?
- diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in early FEB09 (which caused his ME) - his ME has not improved since diagnosis
- What meds is your dog currently taking for ME and related syndromes?
- Atopica - 200 mg per day, he is presently 64 lbs, but of course as a male boxer should be much heavier. We are doing all that we can, and he has a internal med specialist, neurologist, and nutritionist on his "team" of doctors...
- How do you feed and water your dog?
- with feedings in a Bailey chair of puppy canned food by wooden spoon (the only thing that will go down his throat) -
- What one tip or piece of advice would you give to families of newly diagnosed ME dogs?
- make sure that each day is a great day for them, as you don't know how long they will be here. Many hugs and kisses and love to them all!
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