[Murphys Dad]

First the Good news:
Murphy's CBC came back normal once again. Thats 8 weeks straight at the lower dose. We have been told by his vet to cut it back again by 1/2. Keep your fingers crossed.

The bad news:
Murphy had 3 seizures in the last two weeks. That is too many, too close apart. So he is back on Phenobarbitol (30mg/day).

 

[angelaH]

MD very pleased about Murphys blood results but oh dear, sorry about the seizures.Hope that gets sorted out soon.

 

[brandyb]

I'm sorry to hear about the seizures, I hope the meds work.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Awww, so sorry to hear about the seizures. The phenobarbitol works well, right? As for the blood work, that is great news! Way to go Murph!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Oh Murph.... I hope the pheno will help you... seizures aren't fun ha? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif
Great news about the CBC though.... :happyhappy:

 

[Murphys Dad]

If it's not one thing, it's another, huh! Poor Murphy ... please give him a hug from us!

 

[BeagleBabe]

Poor guy!
The lesser of two evils, I guess.
Continued prayers for Murphy and Summer!

 

[threedognight]

Good news on the CBC results! Hope the meds work to stop his seizures.

 

[Murphys Dad]

I'm happy to read the good news, but am sorry about the all too frequent seizures. From experience, I know how worrisome that is. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif I hope the phenobaritol controls them as well for Murphy as it does for Spook.

 

[Hayley's Mom]

Awwww Murphy - you are such a trooper! Many prayers continue coming your way. Extra belly rubs are also the recommended supplement for seizures we think! Hugs, Julie

 

[littlemo]

So glad Murphy's bloodwork is all good, but sorry to hear about the siezures. I know all to well how helpless you feel when they occur.

When Vinny had them they lasted so long and I'd get so scared he'd go into cardiac arrest.

Hopefully all he needs is the pheno to get rid of them. Hey, Murphy, you're doing really well -- keep it up. :thumbup:

Monica and Daisy /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

 

[conniew]

what a roller coaster ride...I agree, extra belly rubs for Murphy! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[janna]

Glad the blood work is good :happyhappy: Hope the pheno will help. Give Murphy a hug for me.

 

[jcfehr]

great news about the blood test results but bummer about the seizures ......

sending out good thoughts for Murphy /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

 

[Lucy's Mom]

Oh, Murphy, if it isn't one thing, it's another. Keep hanging in there. Make sure you get plenty of belly rubs.

 

[madison069]

Anyone ever made a recording of their beagle going through a seizure??

I never seen a dog go through one.

I hope Murphy gets the right meds soon to stop his seizure.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Virginia's Mom has one. I have thought about it many times to show our vet. She says while they are going through a seizure they are not awarte of pain. Though Murphy will grunt and whine like he is suffering. I will warn you, it can be hard to watch.

 

[jassy]

I have had a number of students over the years who have had seizure disorders. Other kids are curious and will sometimes ask questions. I have had students say that they do not feel any pain during the seizure but some are aware that they are having a seizure. Many also know when a seizure is about to begin.

 

[doronkoll]

sorry, im new here.
whats CBC?

 

[Gingergoose]

Hi Joe,

Just checking in between chores.

Sorry to see that Murphy's seizures are back. Poor little guy. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif How hard that must be to watch. I've seen lots of humans have seizures but never a dog.

Glad the CBC is normal though. Thank God for small favors.

Please give him (and Summer) some belly-rubs and sweet words from Henry and I.

~Denise