My sweet babies are still sick...

seashel said:
I feel so sorry for you and of course Lily and Theo too, the videos are so sad. I don't have anything to offer except I'll keep everything crossed that hopefully you will get some answers and that there is a way of treating whatever is causing this to happen.

On the subject of brain parasites, I have had them with my rabbits as they can get a parasite called E.cuniculi and it's pretty dreadful. However, with this, the symptoms become progressivly more severe in the form of a twisted head like middle ear disease and it is not episodic. It is transmitted directly by coming into contact with the urine of an affected rabbit. I've never heard of anything similar in dogs.

In a way, I feel these pups are part of my extended 'family' having followed their progress since they were born - I do hope with all my heart that something can be done for them.
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You're so sweet. I really appreciate those kind words.

We've been reading about episodic ataxia (in humans) and it's brought on by stress and I asked our vet if he thinks this could be why Lily often has them when she's been left in the crate and he said it's possibly. I've never noticed her to seem particularly stressed when she's in it. Most of the time she's laying down and just calm... but who knows what happens after I leave. I met set up a webcam and try to see what how they act when I'm not around. Theo doesn't have them as much so I'm not sure. He had in May the day after his flea medicine and then he had one in September but not since. Lily's seem to happen in the winter and theo vice-versa. odd?

Their vet in Austin is writing up a referral to a really good vet school with multiple vets so hopefully we get some answers.... I just wonder if it is a genetic mutation... does an MRI show that? How do they test for mutations? I just worry they will get worse but vet said that it looks good in terms of them not progressing since they haven't over the last year...
 
Just to let you know that we are all praying that you get an anwser to the serious problem you are having with your pups.
Can't think of how you are coping with this.
and we are sure your pups are the luckliest to have a mom like you.
Sylvia & our shelties
William Patrick and Sophie at home
Bonnie & Morgan at the bridge.
 
sylvia said:
Just to let you know that we are all praying that you get an anwser to the serious problem you are having with your pups.
Can't think of how you are coping with this.
and we are sure your pups are the luckliest to have a mom like you.
Sylvia & our shelties
William Patrick and Sophie at home
Bonnie & Morgan at the bridge.
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aw that's so nice of you to say. Thank you so much... I just hope I didn't do it to them due to vaccinating Hadley when I didn't know she was pregnant... sigh. I know that's unrealistic to think, but I just wish I knew what went wrong.
 
Try not to do the 'what if' game Mary. The second guessing will become excruciating, take it from one who knows, it's a dead end.

Just focus a straight line on getting to the core of the matter and follow through. The babies are getting the absolute best of care from a Mommy who is going above and beyond to get them better.

You are all in our thoughts, you will get them better, believe.

I do.

Best,
Kate
 
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Oh that is awful to hear I am so sorry. I didn't watch the video, I can't, and I don't even know the puppies in real... You must be so upset, I can't imagine what you guys are going through...
Please give Theo and Lilly kisses and hugs from Toffee and I!!!
 
famous seamus said:
Try not to do the 'what if' game Mary. The second guessing will become excruciating, take it from one who knows, it's a dead end.

Just focus a straight line on getting to the core of the matter and follow through. The babies are getting the absolute best of care from a Mommy who is going above and beyond to get them better.

You are all in our thoughts, you will get them better, believe.

I do.

Best,
Kate
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I agree with famous seamus and Kate - please do not blame yourself for something you did'nt know.
We are all praying hard for a quick and good results.
Lots of sheltie luv coming your way
Sylvia & our 3 at home and
2 at the bridge.
 
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