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Post by hanraa1 on Jan 4, 2016 6:29:08 GMT -5
Vet and behaviourist are in agreement that neuro problem is likely. At home with my boy deciding on our options, my heart is breaking
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Post by gazer on Jan 4, 2016 6:37:23 GMT -5
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry. Do you agree with that diagnosis ?
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Post by hanraa1 on Jan 4, 2016 6:49:06 GMT -5
I trust my vet and behaviourist, they've both been through this journey with us and always full of encouragement. The vet says he seems different, not focused, doesn't seem afraid just not with us. One of his eyes is apparently off centre too, none of us have ever noticed that before. I could put him through bloods and scans to be sure
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Post by gazer on Jan 4, 2016 7:32:40 GMT -5
I don't know anything about neuro problems but your vet seems to have highlighted something doesn't he.
Could be a very sad outcome for your little lad.
Thinking of you both x
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Post by lurcherlot on Jan 4, 2016 11:31:31 GMT -5
I believe a scan and blood test is the right thing to do - he deserves a chance. It may well be that the vet will have an answer for you thereafter.
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Post by laura2001 on Jan 4, 2016 11:57:44 GMT -5
I'm sorry to see a neuro problem has been identified by your vet. A blood test is a good starting point as it may be point to the cause which could be treatable, I sincerely hope it is. X
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Post by sassbu on Jan 4, 2016 12:53:10 GMT -5
I too hope the tests will bring some conclusions - personally would be just horrendous to be left not knowing and wondering whether something could have been done that might be treatable...
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Post by jenjanjo on Jan 5, 2016 5:44:41 GMT -5
Just wondered whether the person he bit perhaps did something that startled him? A couple of years ago, we were on a fundraiser for Gap when a small child bent down to stroke our young greyhound, who is fear aggressive with dogs she doesn't know. But out of the blue, our grey snapped at the child creating an alarming situation. I can honestly say, she was 100% trustworthy with people before and this was so totally out of character and we were mortified. Fortunately the parent was very understanding and another Gapper with us at the time pointed out that the little girl's pony tail had fallen forward and brushed our dogs face, resulting in her being startled and lashing out. Since then, she has only reacted this way once and that was with me! She was on the sofa next to me and as I was getting up from the sofa, I foolishly bent over to give her a kiss but she was asleep and I startled her, resulting in her lashing out and her fang catching the inside of my nostril (nasty).
We love our girl and understand and accept why it happened so we always take the necessary precautions just in case.. Just a thought to consider perhaps, if tests don't show anything significant.
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Post by Carol 47 on Jan 6, 2016 3:50:23 GMT -5
Like others too, I would also go for further tests ................for me i would have to know the full picture of what is wrong, in order to make the right decision...............I have to be able to live knowing i had done everything possible , so, please have this conditioned fully confirmed,and, if there are options to keep everyone safe ............ and, then decide on which way to go eh {{hugs}} .
Carol x
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Post by hanraa1 on Jan 21, 2016 7:44:39 GMT -5
I thought I would add a little update.
We had bloods and scheduled a scan through our vets. Sadly before the scan my boy deteriorated. He was confused, frightened and this led to some little outbursts of aggression. He was having several absent type seizures and it was really very sad to see.
We took the heart wrenching decision to put him to sleep and end his terrible pain and confusion. My heart is completely broken and despite knowing it was the right thing to do I'm still wracked with guilt that i acted to soon or not soon enough.
I want to thank you all for your knowledge and kind words of support. You really are an oasis of kind words and knowledge in the wilds of the Internet and I found it really comforting during that hard time.
So I now have a skinny dog shaped hole in my life and maybe in the future there might be a GAP dog who might be the right fit. Who knows!
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Post by vickyb on Jan 21, 2016 7:56:47 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I understand that awful guilt, I'm experiencing it now even though I know we did what we had to but it eats you up inside, I think we all tend to do it. I'm so sorry he had this, seizures certainly explain the bite. I hope you do fill that houndy shaped hole when you feel ready but for now take comfort that he knew he was loved and that you cared enough to do the right thing for him, heartbreaking as it is  |
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Post by greybeard on Jan 21, 2016 8:08:26 GMT -5
So sorry you have lost your boy.Like Vicky says,I too think we all feel guilty when we have to make that heart breaking decision - Cath.
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Post by laura2001 on Jan 21, 2016 12:28:10 GMT -5
I am so sorry xxx I too know how hard it is, and how much you doubt yourself, but take comfort in the fact you let him go when he needed you too. He knew how much you loved him, remember him with a smile and one day you may open your heart again to another needy hound. Xxx
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Post by alexandsteve on Jan 21, 2016 12:37:14 GMT -5
So so very sorry. Massive hugs for you xxx
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Post by gazer on Jan 21, 2016 14:00:34 GMT -5
So sorry, It is heartbreaking to let them go |
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