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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 24, 2015 18:37:14 GMT -5
They have to put that stuff on as a worse case scenario. I am on a puffer every day (and have been for years) - it has massive side effects but without it, I would be dead. Havent suffered any side effects yet - but they could still show up. Any drug is a risk - but if it means he might get better then it is worth taking the risk.
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Post by cnyguy on Jul 24, 2015 19:41:04 GMT -5
They have to put that stuff on as a worse case scenario. I am on a puffer every day (and have been for years) - it has massive side effects but without it, I would be dead. Havent suffered any side effects yet - but they could still show up. Any drug is a risk - but if it means he might get better then it is worth taking the risk. Jan is right. My dad had glaucoma, and when he read the list of potential side effects for the eye drops that were prescribed for him, he said "I don't think I want to use this stuff." Especially upsetting was the phrase "misuse may result in death."  He immediately called his ophthalmologist, who reassured him that the chances of his suffering any of the side effects were extremely remote. In your situation, Dani, I think I'd talk it over with Pico's vet for some reassurance, just as my dad talked to his doctor about his prescription. |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 24, 2015 19:44:48 GMT -5
I'll be talking to the office tomorrow, because Pico had another seizure today and Dr. Ferguson wants my local vet clinic to give me some Valium. They asked me to have Dr. Ferguson write a prescription, but her office was closed. So I have to call in the morning.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jul 24, 2015 23:33:28 GMT -5
Is there anything that you have noticed that may set off the seizures?
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 12:52:05 GMT -5
I'm at my local vet with Pico, and the vet techs have been on the phone with Dr. Ferguson. Pico is having a bad seizure, and has been given two doses of Valium. They're giving him IV fluids now.
Please pray for us.
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Post by aaron on Jul 25, 2015 12:56:11 GMT -5
Aww poor little Pico -- he will be in our prayers... You can do it little guy...
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Post by easttex on Jul 25, 2015 13:25:54 GMT -5
Oh, man. Rough times to spare this weekend. I'll be thinking of you both.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 13:35:26 GMT -5
I'm putting him down. I sent Zach a text, telling him to call me on his lunch break, and to come to the clinic if he can, to say goodbye.  |
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 13:52:01 GMT -5
Putting him down in a couple minutes. The clinic closes at noon.
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Post by easttex on Jul 25, 2015 13:54:02 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, Dani. I'm sure he will leave a hole in your life way out of proportion to his size. Never even met the little guy, but had to have a bit of a cry over this. I have Allie in my lap and she looked baffled.
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Post by siobhan on Jul 25, 2015 14:00:43 GMT -5
I am SO sorry. Poor little guy. You've done everything you can, and this is the last thing you can do for him. You can't let him suffer.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 14:40:57 GMT -5
I feel empty. |
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Post by siobhan on Jul 25, 2015 14:41:44 GMT -5
We all understand. What an awful day.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 15:44:29 GMT -5
Oh, man....what an experience. This is the third bird I had put down, and the hardest by far. We had literally tried everything we could to get him better, and that is heartbreaking.
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Post by msdani1981 on Jul 25, 2015 15:45:00 GMT -5
We'll all be here for you tomorrow, too, Siobhan. (((HUGS)))
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He immediately called his ophthalmologist, who reassured him that the chances of his suffering any of the side effects were extremely remote. In your situation, Dani, I think I'd talk it over with Pico's vet for some reassurance, just as my dad talked to his doctor about his prescription. 
