SnowDrifter Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 My dog is on the older side. 11 years old. Started having seizures, vet gave him meds for it. Issue is he's a total dope with the meds. I gave it a month and a half, seeing what sort of side effects would subside. Well.. They didn't. He's thirsty all the time, hungry all the time, licks everything in sight (And I do mean everything. Walls, floor, couches, people, himself, etc), walks around the house "whining" day in and day out, seems to have lost bladder control, is sluggish, doesn't seem to have much in the way of depth perception, can't seem to keep his balance, and appears to have lost a fair bit of motor control. Really he's not too fun to have around any more. So that being said, I'm questioning whether the pros of his medication (phenobarbital) actually outweigh the cons. If he has a seizure, he's generally "good to go" again withing 5-10 minutes. My question is this: Is there anything "bad" about having a seizure? I'll put up him having 2-3 a day if there's nothing harmful about them and it means I can get my dog back ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerra33 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 this thread made me sad. I have no idea but if it was me i wouldn't want to go through 2-3 seizures a day. It's your decision but i hope it works out best for the both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 There is a good chance when you have a seizure that your breathing can stop and never start back up also your heart can stop. I have a friend that has seizures on the regular and seeing what he goes through I wouldn't wish them upon anybody or any animal. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtezecustoms Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Talk to your vet about it it could be to high of a dose for him. I just wish i had a funny sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 This is essentially what I've been dealing with. Can't decide what's worse: The meds or the condition they treat. Vet says to give the meds and won't listen to any of my complaints. Liability for them Seems like it hits him more in the evenings. I'm "up in the air" about what to do ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 This may sound crazy but you are in Washington state correct? Then MMJ is legal for you, get your rec card and get some CBD oil. CBD provides medicinal healing without the stoned effect. It's not exactly legal but on the short-lived doc show "Weed Country" the farmer made a high CBD concentrate batch for a mother who's 5 year old son was suffering from seizures, gave him 1 dose from the tincture a day and the kid ended up having no seizures almost immediately. FWIW, posts from ppl whose dogs suffered like yours and were treated with CBD oil: http://www.ocmeds.org/forums/topic/update-to-my-dogs-seizure-treatment-with-cannabis-oil/ 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2loud4uboyz Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'd try what Baydestrain said if you can find it and get it without getting busted. Can you cut his pill in half ?? This is sad I have 3 dogs 3 cats I'm an animal lover. They all are family to me my kids for say. Pets love you when people quit loving you. Hope you can find a fix without putting him down. I'll pray for the that little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Like I said, assuming that's Washinton State (Not D.C.) then he can legally get a card and legally buy CBD oil. No worries. 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTH808 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 This may sound crazy but you are in Washington state correct? Then MMJ is legal for you, get your rec card and get some CBD oil. CBD provides medicinal healing without the stoned effect. It's not exactly legal but on the short-lived doc show "Weed Country" the farmer made a high CBD concentrate batch for a mother who's 5 year old son was suffering from seizures, gave him 1 dose from the tincture a day and the kid ended up having no seizures almost immediately. FWIW, posts from ppl whose dogs suffered like yours and were treated with CBD oil: http://www.ocmeds.org/forums/topic/update-to-my-dogs-seizure-treatment-with-cannabis-oil/ i was going to mention this, but he gets very ill when he smells even a little bit. TEAM SUNDOWN HAWAIIHAWAIICARAUDIO.NET 150Db Club 160Db club in the future I see krakin as a threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Oh yeah, same dude I completely forgot! What are the odds lol 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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