crisis with molson...

[bigpoppapuff]

one of my two dogs...molson...a 15 y.o. cocker spaniel who i've had for ten years...rescuing him from five years of beatings from his previous owner,had a really bad night last night (he was fine yesterday)...i took him into dr jim this morning.....figured it would be the end...but dr jim thinks it may be temporary (i hope so)....i'm leaving him overnight and hoping that i'll get him back with some treatment...dr jim may want to explain what happened....

[wheresthesun]

one of my two dogs...molson...a 15 y.o. cocker spaniel who i've had for ten years...rescuing him from five years of beatings from his previous owner,had a really bad night last night (he was fine yesterday)...i took him into dr jim this morning.....figured it would be the end...but dr jim thinks it may be temporary (i hope so)....i'm leaving him overnight and hoping that i'll get him back with some treatment...dr jim may want to explain what happened....
You mean he won't tell you what is the matter with your dog?

[bigpoppapuff]

You mean he won't tell you what is the matter with your dog?



yeah...but he'd really have to tell the others...it could be this...or that...but stuff that i'd be wrong in stating.....vertigo and infection are only two possible issues...

[OneEmerald]

one of my two dogs...molson...a 15 y.o. cocker spaniel who i've had for ten years...rescuing him from five years of beatings from his previous owner,had a really bad night last night (he was fine yesterday)...i took him into dr jim this morning.....figured it would be the end...but dr jim thinks it may be temporary (i hope so)....i'm leaving him overnight and hoping that i'll get him back with some treatment...dr jim may want to explain what happened....
What were molson's symptoms? It will be informative to know the symptoms and what the possible diagnosis is.

[bigpoppapuff]

he threw up numerous times last night....two of the piles were huge and included some red....he had eaten NOTHING red.....this morning his eyes were darting and he was having trouble walking or even standing.....at the vets,his temp was normal and his heartbeat was normal......i called over there at 4pm....molson is stable, but did eat.....hopefully he'll respond to the meds and this will be temporary....

[OneEmerald]

he threw up numerous times last night....two of the piles were huge and included some red....he had eaten NOTHING red.....this morning his eyes were darting and he was having trouble walking or even standing.....at the vets,his temp was normal and his heartbeat was normal......i called over there at 4pm....molson is stable, but did eat.....hopefully he'll respond to the meds and this will be temporary....
Was his head tilted to one side? Did Dr. Jim mention vestibular? I hope he gets well soon. That must have been scary seeing your molson go through that.

[gorja]

BPP-

Wishing Molson a speedy recovery.

[bigpoppapuff]

Was his head tilted to one side? Did Dr. Jim mention vestibular? I hope he gets well soon. That must have been scary seeing your molson go through that.



yep....with eyes darting.....still in stable condition....i'm trying to stay positive....thanks for your concern...

[OneEmerald]

yep....with eyes darting.....still in stable condition....i'm trying to stay positive....thanks for your concern...
Our rescue organization has had a few of our foster dogs go through this. Everyone reported that is was scary as hell. But the good news was that all of the dogs recovered within a few weeks. I don't remember if there was any medication the dogs were given to relieve the symptoms. I hope molson comes home soon.

[bigpoppapuff]

he ate again today....no vomit...but still no poop...lol........still having trouble walking...but did urinate....but i've seen people outside some bars with the same problems......still at dr jim's.....my other dog seems to miss him...

[Jazz]

Give him a belly rub for me!

[Cgoodsp466]

Tonight he will be in my Prayers Puff.I say a special one for the animals every night.

[bigpoppapuff]

now i'm getting a bad feeling.......no change and the doc is going to call me in a few minutes....i'm trying to be positive...

[bigpoppapuff]

now i'm getting a bad feeling.......no change and the doc is going to call me in a few minutes....i'm trying to be positive...



looks like it is vestibular disease.....he'll be treated with oral meds and i get him back tomorrow....this news makes me happy....

[OneEmerald]

looks like it is vestibular disease.....he'll be treated with oral meds and i get him back tomorrow....this news makes me happy....
That's great news! Give him belly rubs from all of us!

[bigpoppapuff]

That's great news! Give him belly rubs from all of us!



after five years of being kicked and beaten....when i first got him...if you tried to roll him over to give him "tummy rubs"....he'd pee all over (not so much with me...but with my son's)...now if you say "tummy rub"....he rolls over...

[wheresthesun]

Looks like OneEm hit the nail right on the head!!! Nice going.

[Jtavet1]

Puff,

I hope it is ok, if I talk about some of the details about Molson,, really I should have your permission, but it seems like there are a lot of people pulling for him and are curious about this condition.

Molson presented to me with nystagmus,,(his eyes darting back and forth rapidly) and a history of difficulty walking and vomiting,

The old saying in medicine is that if you hear hoof beats look for horses and not zebra's,,

The most likely cause of Molson's condition is Ideopathic geriatric vestibular syndrome,, this is almost always self limiting and goes away after a few weeks. Ideopathic means that we do not know what causes it. It is believed to be stimulation/inflammation of one of the cranial nerves in the brain stem. Sometimes it gets worse before it gets better, but most resolve.

Other possiblities inner ear infection, trauma, and of course the dreaded C word that I am fairly certain he does not have. In certain cases MRI or CT are indicated if routine bloodwork and skull xrays do not contribute to a a diagnosis.

I hope this was ok to do Puff, it's wonderful you and Molson have so much support, You are a great pet guardian, and Molson appreciates it.

P.s. you have my cell phone number anytime you need it.

Dr. Jim. :) Hang in there Puff I think he will be just fine.

[Jtavet1]

Was his head tilted to one side? Did Dr. Jim mention vestibular? I hope he gets well soon. That must have been scary seeing your molson go through that.


You're sharp!:)

[bigpoppapuff]

absolutely fine,doc.....i want to say something here....i had used another vet for years until three years ago when i had a situation with him and quit him....two very good friends of mine suggested i go to dr jim....listen up everyone....the reason i asked him to join us is because anyone here should consider using dr jim's expertise and service....you won't be sorry....i assure you....

[Cgoodsp466]

Parise God Puff,I paryed for your Pup last night.May God give you all you need your a good man Puff.

[OneEmerald]

bbp, I was just wondering how is Molson doing and how long it was before Molson got back to normal? I am going through the same thing with my senior foster this morning. His head was tilted and he could barely walk. Kind of look liked he had 1 beer too many. There was no vomiting and I didnt notice anything with his eyes. I was so worried! I was thinking stroke.

I got him to my vet right away. He diagnosed vestibular with a minor concern of brain cancer. When he shined the light on his eyes I could see the eye movement. He also has a minor ear infection.

It is so sad to see him stumbling around and falling. So, How long did you go through this with Molson?

[bigpoppapuff]

within the two weeks that dr jim suggested...he will stumble every now and then,but for the most part he's much better...now his problem is growths on his body which he scratches til they bleed...and surgery probably isn't an option due to his age (16)...just trying to keep him as long as possible...he and ziggy (my min schnauzer) are my pals...

i gave molson the drugs (three different meds) and he seemed to get better...hope yours does as well...

[OneEmerald]

i gave molson the drugs (three different meds) and he seemed to get better...hope yours does as well...

Thank you BPP, I appreciate that.