joey

[LavenderDaFlerf]

exactly but they are the closest vet to us the rest are about half and hour or more they are a good vet i love the doctor but like after his first seizure they were about to close they let us rush him over took a look at him said he's fine and sent him home like what

Sheesh, I would drive the half hour, at least ask them if they could do a draw on it.

 

[african chickens]

eh

 

[cassie]

what do you mean

I mean I have never had a cat that had seizures. I have never known anyone who had a cat that had seizures. I did have a couple dogs that did. One was a really cute toy poodle that had epilepsy. Eventually it killed her. My little dog Sammy had one seizure that was probably caused by a stroke. When he came to he was paralyzed from the head down. With good nursing he made a full recovery but it took many weeks.

 

[Callender Girl]

Seizures are tough because there are so many causes. One of the hard things for vets is that they can't ask the patient about symptoms; they can only go with what they can observe -- which can be extremely difficult if the animal isn't actively seizing at that time.

The lump seems as if it would be easier to diagnose. However, once again, without the patient being able to answer questions, misdiagnosis is possible. My vet of more than 20 years diagnosed my cat as having a bad ear infection, based on symptoms. However, Pumpkin actually had a cancer deep inside his ear.

Once we figure that out, I then had to decide whether to treat Punks with medication and hope for the best or let the vet perform surgery to try to remove the cancer. I opted for surgery, which in Punks' case, bought him some quality time -- until it didn't. Even with the best treatment, just like with people, there is no guarantee. However, I made sure Punks had the best life possible for as long as possible.

Having to make life-or-death decisions for another living being is so hard. I hope your vet figures out what's going on with Joey, and that you and Joey have more good years together. Please let us know what's happening with him.

 

[african chickens]

i will keep you guys updated after all this forum is all about him "One was a really cute toy poodle that had epilepsy. Eventually, it killed her" very positive cassie

 

[lacychappell4]

21?

Yeah surprised me too . He was my first reactive dog . He was a dachshund named Rebel. He passed June 19 2021

 

[african chickens]

wow thats um old thats about 112 in human years do you have a picture you would be willing to share of him

 

[lacychappell4]

wow thats um old thats about 112 in human years do you have a picture you would be willing to share of him

Here is a picture of him at 18

 

[african chickens]

looks like a beagle dachshund

 

[lacychappell4]

looks like a beagle dachshund

How is Joey today?
Never knew other than his mom was dachshund. We had his brother but they were attacked in my yard by a large dog aggressive dogs and his brother didn't make it . They were 8 when that happened.