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Offline Robbie34

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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2007, 05:53:14 PM »
My thoughts are with you. 
Our pets are so precious we must give them every chance to survive.  Only you can make the decision, and whatever it is will be the right one.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2007, 08:06:33 PM »
Sending lots of love to yourself, your son and Barney.  I do hope you all feel better very soon.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2007, 09:12:45 PM »
Thinking of you, your family and Barney right now xx
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2007, 09:30:52 PM »
Our golden retriever suffered from fits and was on medication to stabilise her. After she had gone a certain amount of time (sorry I cant remember how long as I was but a teenager & she was the family dog) the vet weaned her off her medication and she never had a fit again. Fingers crossed Barney can be stabilised and then who knows, he might have the same fairy tale (tail!) ending as Tara did.

Love to you all from me & Cooper xx
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2007, 10:15:28 PM »
Oh I am so so sorry to hear that :'(

Our late Westie began to seize in March this year (once a week or so, and they weren't bad really. As time went on he Seized every two-three weeks or so and the time frame was less and less and he recovered much quicker). He passed away of old age (16 years) in Aug. I'm glad we didn't PTS him in March as we had another wonderful 5 months with him.

Keep fighting. And, it may sound silly to some, but do some Preying. I did.

Let us know how he gets on.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #20 on: November 22, 2007, 06:47:42 AM »
Thank you all. I'm going to see Barney at the vets this morning and hopefully I will see an improvemnet in him. Barney is such a fighter I really believe he wants to survive and I have to give him that chance. MY other problem is my son has been struggling with mental illness and was suffering from severe depression as a result. He has been slowly improving and he adores Barney. He is the one at home with him all day. If we lose Barney that could also set my son back.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #21 on: November 22, 2007, 11:51:14 AM »
My heart goes out to you.  I am thinking of you and your family, and of course Barney.  :luv: Barney certainly is a little fighter, I hope you see an improvement today, got everything crossed for you.  :'(
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #22 on: November 22, 2007, 10:07:51 PM »
Well my boy is home lying on the sofa beside me snoring loudly and farting quietly.  :005:
I know he is not 100% back  to normal but he is certainly getting there.
This morning when I went to the vets they tried again to persude me that I should have him PTS.
I have told them that if and when he gets to the point that I feel it is too much for him I will let him go peacefully. But today was not the time. When he saw me at the sugery I knelt in fron of him and he sat down placed a paw on my knee, looked right into my eyes and wagged his tail. He was not telling me it was time to let him go. I mentioned "home" to him and he pushed his face into mine and nudged me. I know he wants a chance to fight and I owe him that. I may not have much more time with him but every day is precious to all of us.  :luv: :luv:
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2007, 10:11:16 PM »
I'm so glad you've got your boy back home, he sounds like a real fighter and you're right, you'll know when it's time because he'll tell you. I wish you a very long and happy time remaining with him though  :luv: :luv:
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2007, 10:14:13 PM »
Thank goodness he is home with you.  :luv: Been thinking of you. Enjoy him, the strong little mite.  :luv:
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« Reply #25 on: November 22, 2007, 10:51:41 PM »
That's brilliant.  I'm so pleased he's back home.

Hasn't the vet offered medication?
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #26 on: November 22, 2007, 11:04:46 PM »
Quote from: Robbie34 on November 22, 2007, 10:51:41 PM
That's brilliant.  I'm so pleased he's back home.

Hasn't the vet offered medication?

Unfortunately Barney has been given a variety of combinations of medication. He doesn't respond to most only potassium bromide and the problem is balancing the dosage that will extend the time between seizures with not giving him so much that he starts having side effects that effect his quality of life.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2007, 11:06:31 PM »
 :-* :-* :-* For Barney. Hope he goes on ok,
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2007, 11:34:05 PM »
I am so very glad he is home.  You are a very brave boy Barney, you do everything you can to keep yourself well.
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Re: Barney's at the vets again
« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2007, 11:35:50 PM »
Quote from: Nicola on November 22, 2007, 10:11:16 PM
I'm so glad you've got your boy back home, he sounds like a real fighter and you're right, you'll know when it's time because he'll tell you. I wish you a very long and happy time remaining with him though  :luv: :luv:

I echo Nicola's words. I hope Barney has many more comfortable days to come. :-*
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