An update on Mariner - seizures free for about 6 months

As some of the long term members may know, our youngest Doodle, Mariner has a seizure disorder caused by a head injury when he was about 7 weeks old. We have struggled to get him seizure free. Originally he was on Phenobarb. We had to continually increase the dosage to controll the seizures. About 6 months ago we started him on Potassium Bromide. Although it was difficult to get him to the correct dosage, he has been seizure free. This has significantly increased his quality of life. Mariner is also one of the few dogs that have regained eyesight after being blind (this was also caused by his head injury). Mariner is the "reason" we started the "Health and Medical Group" , "Seizure Disorders Group", and the "Doodles with Special Needs Group".

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on January 27, 2011 at 10:01am

This is great news! I'm so happy for you and him.

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Permalink Reply by GBK on January 27, 2011 at 10:15am

What a Wonderful update on Mariner! So glad he is doing well on the new meds.

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie and Kona on January 27, 2011 at 10:56am

Congratulations! You are wonderful doodle parents! Mariner is one lucky dood, and I am sure you are lucky to have such a wonderful pet.

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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on January 27, 2011 at 11:21am

Thank you for the wonderful and encouraging news!

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Permalink Reply by Camilla and Darwin on January 27, 2011 at 11:49am

Wonderful news!

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Permalink Reply by Rose on January 27, 2011 at 11:52am

Great news!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by cheryl & oliver on January 27, 2011 at 12:08pm

what wonderful news!!!!..Glad to hear that he is doing so well, and it goes to show you that great care and loving family can make all the difference in the world. I am just thrilled for Mariner and you....