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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 Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom on
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Well, I just turned in as again I've been gone all day and got the worse news, and then the little better news at the same time! Thank goodness things are looking a little more positive. Fingers crossed he continues to get better!
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Permalink Reply by The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch on
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Oh Jane we are very thrilled/// still in our prayers...
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Permalink Reply by Sally, Ditzy Mitzi & Sgt. Pepper on
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We are wishing Murphy a speedy and total recovery from this illness. Hope the vet quickly finds out the cause of his problem so he can be completely cured.
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Permalink Reply by Debbie and Toby on
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Barking and tail wagging is definitely a good sign....Very happy to hear that Murphy is perking up!! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Suzann, Rosey & Bandit on
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Jane, you are the best dog mom in the world for coping with this all so well. I would be a wreck. All prayers and positive thoughts to Murph that they figure out exactly what it is and he has a speedy recovery. lots of DK's and hugs are already on their way.
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Permalink Reply by Kyoko on
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I am praying that he will pull through!! You all are so smart and resourceful!! Amazing.....
Get better soon!! Murphy!!
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Permalink Reply by Laura & Chewie on
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So glad for some improvement! Praying Murphy wakes up tomorrow morning back to his usual perky, goofy self. (((hugs))) to all of you.
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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on
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We are so excited to hear of wagging and barking!! Keep it up Murph-we're all pulling for you!!
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Permalink Reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on
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Jane, I understand your feelings totally and am sending my strongest wishes to Murphy for a full recovery. I pray that it is something treatable and will be watching for your updates.
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Permalink Reply by Liz Syring on
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Jane,
I have you and your crew in my thoughts and prayers. If you want a cup of tea or a sympathetic shoulder, just call me up and we can get together. Take care.
Liz
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Permalink Reply by Susan and Sasha on
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Sasha and I are sending our prayers...along with all of the other Doodle prayers for Murphy...Jane.
He is covered in prayer...and it looks like he has the very best of medical care!!
So Very Happy to hear a Good Report for your precious Murphy!!
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