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: bad news about Zoey
: shangrila April 23, 2007, 07:28:48 PM
We have had a tough weekend with Zoey and had to take her to the emergency room today on our vet's advice. We are still not sure what is going on, but it looks like she has something wrong with her neurological system  :-[

For a while now she has been chattering her teeth and we thought it was just anxiety or nervousness, but now the doctor tells us that she has been having something called facial focal seizures. We are meeting with the neurologist on thursday to see what's next. Cross your fingers and paws for us  :-\
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: chaosndestruction April 23, 2007, 07:30:04 PM
*hugs* for both you and zoey!!!! Sending good vibes your way!
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: lins_saving_grace April 23, 2007, 07:30:22 PM
Oh My God!  Definately keeping our paws crossed for Zoey!!!!
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: Brownis15 April 23, 2007, 08:58:25 PM
All my fingers crossed, and paws too, poor Zoey, i'm sorry. But hopefully veterinary technology has come SO far they will be able to give you some peace of mind. There are all sorts of meds and options out there.
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: chaos270 April 23, 2007, 09:10:06 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Zoey! Our vet's two Saints both have seizures and but they were genetically predisposed.  Make sure they check for tick disease esp antiplasma as that's what set off Tyler's seizures.  Good luck at the vets. I'll be keeping Zoey in my thoughts.
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: Gracie Belle April 23, 2007, 10:51:29 PM
You and Zoey are in our thoughts.  Sending lots of well wishes to Miss Zoey and comforting thoughts to you.  Hang in there and please keep us posted. 
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: claire1011 April 24, 2007, 02:03:13 AM
Our Thoughts are with you Heather and give our Hugs to Zoey,do hope all goes well:) xxj&c
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: Jessdryden April 24, 2007, 05:23:05 AM
You and Zoey are in our thoughts and prayers.
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: Nicole April 24, 2007, 06:46:41 AM
Oh Heather! We're thinking of you girls.
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: EllieAndBlu April 24, 2007, 06:49:12 AM
Heather - you and Zoey are in our thoughts... we are pullin' for the big girl! Sending tons of positive energy and lots of hugs your way!
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: PennyK April 24, 2007, 07:27:35 AM
Teddy sends happy slobbers to Zoey and wishes her to get well soon.
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: Anakalia April 24, 2007, 07:50:08 AM
Heather, I'm so sorry!  I'm sending tons of positive vibes her way and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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: aggghgmom April 24, 2007, 08:20:50 AM
Zoey - Harley and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers - please keep us update.  So sorry that you have to go thru this with your baby  :'(

Randy & Harley
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: happiday April 24, 2007, 09:59:59 AM
Hugs and prayers for Zoey!
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: The Brindle Pack April 24, 2007, 10:32:20 AM
I know from experience how difficult and scary this is.  Know that you are not alone.

The best thing you can do for Zoey is to educate yourself.  Here is a link to the K9 Epi Resource website.  You will find a wealth of information and support.

http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html

If you need to chat or have any questions drop me a email TheBrindlePack at verizon.net.

Cindy 
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: Icerotti April 24, 2007, 11:29:35 AM
Keeping you and Zoey in our thoughts Heather. I remember when you first posted about this concern with Zoey.  HUgs for you and Zoey (((()))))
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: bigdogs@5501 April 24, 2007, 05:13:32 PM
Smoochies and hugs to Zoey from the entire crew here- I wish you guys the best and we are thinking of you.
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: Moni April 24, 2007, 05:45:43 PM
A friend of mine had a Berner who I think had these same type of seizures.  "Flybitting" I believe it was called?  He was on medication his whole life and lived to be 11yrs.  Wishing you lots of luck with Zoey... I understand how hard it can be.  Luckily Tenchi's are only every 6months or so, but even those are heartwrenching .
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: kathryn April 24, 2007, 06:06:06 PM
Big hugs to you and Zoey.  Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
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: marinafb April 24, 2007, 07:33:11 PM
Sorry to hear that about Zoey she is in our prayers and we will keep our fingers and paws crossed for her and you!
Marina Bryce,Freya and Milo
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: BarkleysMum April 24, 2007, 07:42:46 PM
Poor Zoey....I sure hope everything turns out for the best.  Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way, Heather.
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: shangrila April 26, 2007, 07:59:17 AM
We just got back from the neurologist. He says that he doesn't think that she is having seizures after all (I swear every vet I talk to tells me somehting different), but he does think that she has something neurologically 'off' about her because of the way she is walking (she is a little unstable and lifts her front legs very high, and also frequently walks looking up, which is apparently abnormal). He has advised us to keep a log for the next month and check back in.

I consider it great news that he didn't think it was as bad as the other vet did
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: jabear April 26, 2007, 08:29:58 AM
Yeah! I am so happy and relieved Heather. Great news.
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: k2campbell April 26, 2007, 03:01:22 PM
Oh Heather that's great news, nice to have a more positive outlook for sure! So glad to hear this!

Take care of that sweet girl and keep us posted (o:
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: Anakalia April 26, 2007, 03:16:37 PM
Heather, that's wonderful news! 
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: EllieAndBlu April 27, 2007, 02:15:34 AM
Yayyyyyyy Zoey!
What a relief Heather -  that is great news!