Roodles Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Roo has suddenly started to have fits. He's had bloods done at the vets and his urine tested and everythings clear. On Monday he's going back to be tested for Addisons. In between the fits Roo is his usual happy, bouncy self. His first fit was 10 days ago, he was prescribed diazepam, to be given every 8 hours while we waited for the results of his blood tests, all of which were normal. He was then put on half dose of the diazepam for a couple of days, then this was stopped and he was completely fine, playing with the other dogs etc until last night when he had another fit. Previous to the first fit I did notice he had a raging thirst (24hrs before) and yesterday before the fit, which occurred in the middle of the night, he was showing signs of thirst but for the days inbetween his water intake has been normal. Today he seems much more hungry than normal and is very thirsty. Has anybody had any experience of Addisons, any advice is welcome, if these tests are clear the vet thinks it could be a brain tumour? Thanks Di x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 so sorry to read that Di , I have not had any experience with Addison's personally but hopefully someone else here will be able to offer some advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodles Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks, I hope so too, I'm worried sick. Di x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 No advice, sorry, but lots of for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodles Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 After a series of fits through the night and a chat to the vet, it has been decided to let Roo go to the bridge to save further suffering, Please think of my boy today at 12.20 and wish him a peaceful passing, I'm heartbroken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 will be thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendlewitch Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 So very sorry. Pass gently over the Brige Roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 So sorry Peaceful journey, Roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 so very sorry.Peaceful passing Roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 So very sorry Pass peacefully to the bridge Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mop Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am so sorry, run free at the bridge Roo, fit and healthy again. One of my dogs has fits, there are so many reasons for them, many owners never find the reasons. for you to help you through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm really sorry to read your sad news. Run forever young at the bridge Roo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I so so sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I had a similar senario with my GSD Louie, as he was 14 and the likely hood was the fits were being caused by a brain tumour, we took the decision to let him go. Sleep well Roo , for what it's worth I think you made the right choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodles Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks to you all for the replies they are a comfort at this time. My house just feels so empty without him Di x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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