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Post by Doug E. Sechri » Sun, 30 Mar 1997 04:00:00



We use a cordless Dremel tool purchased at Home Depot.

To start, use a weak battery, LOW Speed and a well worn grinding drum.
Proceed slowly until the dog is use to the sound and feel...usually
one NAIL at a time with praise and treats in between.

Yes, at first the $50 price seems TOO expensive but after the ease of
using it, soon it pays for it's self especially when the family uses
the tool for pedicures to sand away horny humped big toe nails.

Doug retired in Phoenix Cow-Town USA  :-)

 
 
 

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Post by luvd.. » Tue, 01 Apr 1997 04:00:00


My dog had 22 seizures in a span of ten hours.  He was rushed to
emergency and was heavily sedated with valium.  Anyways, two or so days
have passed and we just brought him home this evening.  He is a
completely different dog.  He's very whiny and somewhat aggressive.  He
wanders around the house and whines continuously.  He does not obey any
commands he onced performed flawlessly.  About the only thing he
responds to is his name and even that is suspect.

Is this the effects of the medication and therefore I should not worry?
Or is this an indication of permanent brain damage?  If the latter
situation is the case, could someone please recommend a course of
action.  We know the risks of him have future seizures and with him, the
seisures come in clusters and are very ***.  We were informed that
if such seizures do occur, it could lead to fatality.  If knowing that
he is brain damaged, would it be just cause to euthanize him.  We really
do not want him dying alone while we are not around.

Marco in Toronto

Please respond.  Thank you.

 
 
 

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Post by Laur » Tue, 01 Apr 1997 04:00:00


Quote:

>My dog had 22 seizures in a span of ten hours.  He was rushed to
>emergency and was heavily sedated with valium.   He's very whiny and somewhat aggressive.  He
>wanders around the house and whines continuously.  He does not obey any
>commands he onced performed flawlessly.  About the only thing he
>responds to is his name and even that is suspect.
>Is this the effects of the medication and therefore I should not worry?

Yes you do need to worry, but he is also very, very drunk from the
meds. I sure hope that your vet gave you  med to take home to keep
giving him.
Quote:
>Or is this an indication of permanent brain damage?  If the latter
>situation is the case, could someone please recommend a course of
>action.  We know the risks of him have future seizures and with him, the
>seisures come in clusters and are very ***.  We were informed that
>if such seizures do occur, it could lead to fatality.  If knowing that
>he is brain damaged, would it be just cause to euthanize him.  We really
>do not want him dying alone while we are not around.

Are you going to do a MRI scan? This would tell you why he is having
seizures. Here in the US it cost about $ 500.00.
I'm so sorry to here this, and my heart goes out to you and your
family. Good luck to you all.
Laurel

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Post by Barbara Shoemak » Thu, 03 Apr 1997 04:00:00


Quote:

> My dog had 22 seizures in a span of ten hours.  He was rushed to
> emergency and was heavily sedated with valium.  Anyways, two or so days
> have passed and we just brought him home this evening.  He is a
> completely different dog.  He's very whiny and somewhat aggressive.  He
> wanders around the house and whines continuously.  He does not obey any
> commands he onced performed flawlessly.  About the only thing he
> responds to is his name and even that is suspect.

> Is this the effects of the medication and therefore I should not worry?
> Or is this an indication of permanent brain damage?  If the latter
> situation is the case, could someone please recommend a course of
> action.  We know the risks of him have future seizures and with him, the
> seisures come in clusters and are very ***.  We were informed that
> if such seizures do occur, it could lead to fatality.  If knowing that
> he is brain damaged, would it be just cause to euthanize him.  We really
> do not want him dying alone while we are not around.

> Marco in Toronto

> Please respond.  Thank you.

It is not uncommon for a dog who has had clusters to the extent that your
dog has had and valium treatment to take up to a week or so to become
"normal" again.  It is called the post-ictal stage of recovery.  How old
is your dog and what tests have been run on him?  There is an epilepsy
list that is very helpful with any questions you may have which is a
compilation of people all over the world.  If you are interested email me
and I will give you the address.  I too have a cluster seizurer.

Barb