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I think my ddying. Please hold my hand.

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brokenwingedflier · 14/09/2011 09:35

I posted yaesterday as terriermum. Thouoght it was ok. At midnight I heard loads of crashing from the kitchen. Dog cmpletely unresponsive to me. Kept trying to get into cupboards, hence crashing. Stayed up with her all night. She very very agitainted and trying to get away. At 7.30 she became unresponsive. Straight tibls o velts to meet him. He said 'the reason she is unresponsive is that she is blind

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brokenwingedflier · 14/09/2011 19:53

central nervous problems

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brokenwingedflier · 14/09/2011 19:53

bladder/kidneys ok

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mycatsaysach · 14/09/2011 19:54

poor little thing - so sad

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brokenwingedflier · 14/09/2011 19:54

I am reporting like this because pc goes mad after one line.

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brokenwingedflier · 14/09/2011 19:56

neurological

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BeerTricksPotter · 14/09/2011 20:15

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DogsBestFriend · 14/09/2011 20:28

Blood tests results should also, I believe, enable the vet to medicate further.

brokenwingedflier, god knows it must have been a hard day for you and the night must seem to stretch forever but try to get some rest when you've done whatever needs to be done in the home. Little pooch is in good hands and will be watched over tonight with great care and you must be shattered.

Like everyone I'm willing there to be positive news in the morning. xx

hiccymapops · 14/09/2011 20:38

Fingers and toes still crossed here, I'm feeling for you so much. Like others have said, please try and get some rest, she's being well looked after, and hopefully you'll get good news in the morning xxx

2T2T · 15/09/2011 09:48

Oh I so so hope that all is well for you and yoru puppy brokenwingdflier. Sending massive hugs

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 11:26

She is not dead!

I am posting from the library so I should make more sense. Need a new keyboard at home.

The diagnosis is encephalopathy. I have just had a google and the symptoms certainly fit.

I spoke last night to the vet who had been looking after her all afternoon. He said she is stable but very poorly and we will know the outcome in the next 48 hours. He said there is a 'long way to go'. I can't believe she is still alive. The tone of his voice was more positive than those words sound.

This is what I scribbled down as he talked:
some papillary response (that sounds more than I could have hoped for. I thought that blind meant blind).
little bit more aware (given that she was unconscious with a fading pulse that is also more than I could have hoped for)
almost cocking her head
disordered consciousness - a bit like coming our of a coma.

double vision (that sounds brilliant. But how on earth can they tell?)
central nervous problems
bladder/kidneys OK

'some potential for full recovery'

He is ringing me after one at home. I will post if my erratic keyboard allows.

Thank you for all the support.

And thank you for telling me to go to bed

I don't know how I am feeling. I was absolutely convinced that she would die within hours. I thought she was going to die in the car. I cried so much yesterday. I know that she is still very ill but the fact that they now know exactly what it is is very very reassuring. I just don't want to get too happy in case the one o'clock call is bad news. I am trying to stay neutral and not think too much.

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Ormirian · 15/09/2011 11:32

Oh broken, that does sound more positive Smile

Fingers still crossed for you

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 11:38

I am in grave danger of crying in the library!

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ExitPursuedByaBear · 15/09/2011 11:44

Fingers crossed here as well. What breed is she (not that it is relevant).

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 11:44

Cairn terrier

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 11:47

I think it is relevant. It says somewhere in what I have read just now that Yorkshire terriers are susceptible. (And a couple of other breeds but I noticed the terrier)

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 11:49

(that might have been Highland terrier, not Yorkshire)

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ExitPursuedByaBear · 15/09/2011 12:20

I meant it wasn't relevant to the sadness you are suffering.

TheOriginalFAB · 15/09/2011 12:37

I hope 1 o'clock brings happy news.

I have a cat who is currently ill and I can understand the worry you went through last night.

hiccymapops · 15/09/2011 12:44

Glad to hear she's picking up (if only a little) at least the vet knows what he's dealing with, and the best way to treat her.

Keeping fingers crossed for you, she's very lucky to have such a loving owner xx

bamboobutton · 15/09/2011 12:58

glad to see things are looking better.

hope you hear more good news ater 1pm.

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brokenwingedflier · 15/09/2011 14:08

She is going to be OK!!!

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follyfoot · 15/09/2011 14:10

Been lurking here with fingers crossed for you.

Wonderful news x

QueenofJacksDreams · 15/09/2011 14:14

Thats great news Broken! I've only just come on this thread but after starting to read was dreading the latest update so happy to hear she'll be ok Smile

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