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Murphy Is Sick....Murph's Mom Is A Mess! UPDATE - ANOTHER UPDATE
We've had quite a morning. Murphy is at the Vet right now, and I'm a total wreck. We woke up this morning and went to get Murph who sleeps in our Master Bathroom with a gate at the door. He was just laying there which is very unusual...he's usually right at the gate waiting for us to get up and take him out. It took a while for me to get him to stand up. Finally he did and I coaxed him to the stairs to go down and outside to potty. He just stood at the top of the stairs with a glazed look in his eyes....he was in another world. Finally I got him down the stairs, and he again just laid down and wouldn't move. He was "twitching" intermittently (his legs and lower abdomen). He just wouldn't move....wouldn't eat or drink. I called the Vet, and she's off for the long weekend, but her partner is there. We brought him in. He just lied on my lap in the car...not moving. So, he's there and they're going to run tests to try to figure out what's wrong. He was totally fine yesterday....great, actually. We had a fantastic training walk, he ate a great dinner, he was happy and really playful, and normal peeing and pooping. I can't figure this out. I thought of epilepsy...maybe he had a seizure during the night and these are the "after effects". The Vet thinks that's unlikely since we didn't hear any movement from the bathroom and he did not lose control of his "bodily functions"....but it still is not ruled out. I'm a complete wreck. My big guy was so pathetic...it broke my heart. Now I have to just sit here and wait for them to call with results....probably mid afternoon. He's up there alone. This will be a very long day.....
We're back with Murphy. He has a Seizure Disorder diagnosis. The Vet feels that what happened this morning was a partial seizure. He's running a slight temp (which she says is normal after a seizure) and he's totally lethargic. The Vet said he would probably be this way for 24 hours. He had no elevated white cell count, so there is no sign of infection. He is not tender anywhere on his body. He's on antibiotics for a week as a precaution. She gave me lots of literature...I think I'll get more info on our Epilepsy group here. I don't know how to feel about this. I'm relieved that he doesn't have something worse, but I'm also worried about him having to deal with this for the rest of his life. Just when I was trying to get over "feeling sorry for Murph"....
This morning was another Murphy "crisis". When we woke up...again he wouldn't move. When I looked at him closely I noticed that his eyes were almost completely closed and there was "pus" in the corners. One of the eyes was actually rolled back in his head. He wouldn't eat anything. So, again I called the Vet who said to bring him immediately. We've been there for two and a half hours, but he's now home with me again. He has Uveitis which is a very low pressure in both eyes (measured 7 versus a normal 15-20). She said this is extremely painful for the dog and put in a solution to numb his eyes. His fever is 103 which is down from the 104 yesterday. Yesterday his platelets were low, and those are now in the normal range. She again did a neurological work up, and he tested better today. She does still believe yesterday's event was definitely a seizure, but that it was caused by some other underlying illness (which is also causing the continued fever and the Uveitis). She is hoping that what he has is a tick borne illness of "undetermined origin". She actually said "lets hope it's Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever". When I asked her what it could be if it was not tick borne, she said she wouldn't discuss that yet....she said "we want this to be something that is treatable". Of course, that makes me very nervous. So, we have three different types of medication for his eyes. She also thought that there might be an infection starting in the ears, so we have a med for that. And we need to continue the antibiotic. I have to check his temperature four times a day (that should be fun). She gave me her home phone number and told me to call her over the weekend if I notice anything different or if he doesn't begin to act more "normal". The good news is that he probably doesn't have a Seizure Disorder, and that the episode yesterday was related to something else (although she isn't ready to totally rule that out yet). The bad news is that he's very ill, and we don't know for sure with what. "F" Parker....you were so right with your posting last night!
Again, thanks everyone....what would I do without you!
We're back with Murphy. He has a Seizure Disorder diagnosis. The Vet feels that what happened this morning was a partial seizure. He's running a slight temp (which she says is normal after a seizure) and he's totally lethargic. The Vet said he would probably be this way for 24 hours. He had no elevated white cell count, so there is no sign of infection. He is not tender anywhere on his body. He's on antibiotics for a week as a precaution. She gave me lots of literature...I think I'll get more info on our Epilepsy group here. I don't know how to feel about this. I'm relieved that he doesn't have something worse, but I'm also worried about him having to deal with this for the rest of his life. Just when I was trying to get over "feeling sorry for Murph"....
This morning was another Murphy "crisis". When we woke up...again he wouldn't move. When I looked at him closely I noticed that his eyes were almost completely closed and there was "pus" in the corners. One of the eyes was actually rolled back in his head. He wouldn't eat anything. So, again I called the Vet who said to bring him immediately. We've been there for two and a half hours, but he's now home with me again. He has Uveitis which is a very low pressure in both eyes (measured 7 versus a normal 15-20). She said this is extremely painful for the dog and put in a solution to numb his eyes. His fever is 103 which is down from the 104 yesterday. Yesterday his platelets were low, and those are now in the normal range. She again did a neurological work up, and he tested better today. She does still believe yesterday's event was definitely a seizure, but that it was caused by some other underlying illness (which is also causing the continued fever and the Uveitis). She is hoping that what he has is a tick borne illness of "undetermined origin". She actually said "lets hope it's Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever". When I asked her what it could be if it was not tick borne, she said she wouldn't discuss that yet....she said "we want this to be something that is treatable". Of course, that makes me very nervous. So, we have three different types of medication for his eyes. She also thought that there might be an infection starting in the ears, so we have a med for that. And we need to continue the antibiotic. I have to check his temperature four times a day (that should be fun). She gave me her home phone number and told me to call her over the weekend if I notice anything different or if he doesn't begin to act more "normal". The good news is that he probably doesn't have a Seizure Disorder, and that the episode yesterday was related to something else (although she isn't ready to totally rule that out yet). The bad news is that he's very ill, and we don't know for sure with what. "F" Parker....you were so right with your posting last night!
Again, thanks everyone....what would I do without you!
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Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on
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Yup, that "bark" was the best sound I've heard in a few days. It's been amazing....I'll blog a little later. I'm crying again...but these are "happy tears".
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Permalink Reply by shelly on
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OH! How wonderful! I should have continued reading before posting! I am so happy! Isn't it great how we can be so grateful for what is usually just an 'ordinary' everyday thing! YES!
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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on
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YEAH and a big DK sigh of relief can be heard around the doodleworld!!!!
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on
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Just read this, Jane. Don't know what Murphy has but this makes much more sense to me, Iguess over 40 years of human medicine has some use! I am hoping that the crisis is passing, the antibiotics are kicking in and that Murphy is on his way to recovery. Sending you all our best wishes for continued progress.
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Permalink Reply by Jacquie Yorke (DRC) on
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F I think you were right on with your post....Genius....: )
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Permalink Reply by Linda and Murphy on
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Jane, barking and tailwagging is wonderful news. You and Murphy have been on my heart all day.
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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Murph, you keep fighting this, buddy! That dumb illness doesn't know who it's messing with! Kick some butt and keep on getting better! We're rooting for you!
Hugs from your friend JD & his Mom
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Oh boy, Jane! I am so sorry... hope it was from a tick!!! Keep up posted. I'm so glad the vet gave you her home number... what a great doctor she is! So, how many times were you tempted to turn to the internet! POOR, Murphy boy (and YOU!) Keep us all posted. We are here for you!!! Murphy's one tough dood!
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She was forbidden to turn to the internet...AND SHE STILL IS!!!!!!
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GOOD FOR YOU! (Remind me of that from time to time)... the internet can actually be the source of so much information, but at the same time such unnecessary heartache! Keep those fingers bound. You are on my mind constantly - every time I look at Tori, I think of poor Murphy.... after reading through the thread from F and through to your vet.. I am starting to get a good feeling that this will all work out! Until then, I am sending you strength!
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Karen... You are one wonderful DoddleKisses -er... I bet you are a great source of comfort to your children! :O)
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Permalink Reply by Tammara and Bailey's Page on
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Jane, I am so glad he is feeling better. Just like a child, you always know when they are feeling a bit better, the "sass" starts to come back. You have been on my mind all day and will still keep you both in my prayers.
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