New Sammy Update - MRI Results

[skinsey]

Well - not sure what to make of this. What they found in the MRI is that he has enlarged ventricles and smaller brain mass (sort of go hand in hand). They don't know if this is something he was born with or he has some kind of degenerative condition. They have seen somewhat similar brain abnormalities in very old dogs but never in a one year old. This could definitely be causing the seizures. If the anti seizure medicine controls the seizures then we know it is something he was born with. If the medicines do not work, it means it is something degenerative in the brain. In addition to causing seizures it can cause various behavior problems.

So - I was right - I do have one of "jerry's kids" and I can only pray that the medicines work. I will be picking him up tomorrow evening and meeting with the neuro vet then. She will go over the MRI pictures with me to show me what they found.

Right now he is fine - they are going to switch him from IV meds to oral and just monitor him.

They also took an xray of his leg since that is what he was supposed to go in for in the first place and I won't know until tomorrow if that checks out okay.

Now I really need to talk to the breeder. Anyone ever heard of this condition before?

 

[Angela]

I haven't heard of that, but I'm glad that he is well enough to come home tomorrow. I hope that the meds work for him. Good idea to talk to the breeder to find out what they know of this disease and whether they have heard of it before.
Sending lots of good thoughts to you and Sammy

 

[Ivoryudx]

Yes, its great that he's well enough to come home tomorrow! I'm so sorry you and Sammy are going through this. He's very fortunate to have you, and I hope he responds to the meds!

Lots of good thoughts and prayers coming Sammy's way!

 

[Pam G]

I'm so glad he gets to come home too. You must be a wreck over all of this. Lets just hope the meds work.
{{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[ardeagold]

I've never heard of it either, Sharon. I'm sure the docs will be willing to do some research (along with what you'll be doing), and perhaps they'll come up with something.

Poor Sammy. I'm just glad he gets to go home soon. He has to be so confused, and will be so very happy to be with you and his family.

We're praying that the meds work, and he'll be just fine for a long time to come.

Have you had a chance to speak with his breeder yet? Have you gotten any information there?

Give that boy a big hug from us.

[ 01-24-2006, 09:20 PM: Message edited by: Ardeagold ]

 

[sarnewfie]

Good thoughts headed your way, i hope he will be ok.

 

[Erika]

lots of hugs headed your way.your a good mom and sammy is so fortunate to have ya....

 

[Blacknewfs]

Glad to hear Sammy is coming home. Let's hope the medication works and you can put all of this behind you.
Lots of good thoughts coming your way.

 

[Newfs Forever]

Good thoughts and prayers headed your way from NH!

 

[blstarke]

Sharon, I was thinking about you and Sammy last night.
I am so glad that he is well enough to come home.
Give him a big hug from me

 

[Annie Milliron]

Sharon,

I have never heard of this condition, but am glad that he's going to be coming home with you. I'll continue sending prayers and good thoughts that the meds work.

I'd also like to suggest that you post about this on another group called Newf Tech, which is one of the Yahoo Groups. There are alot of people subscribed to the list, some with long time experience. You may find some helpful info there. You have to subscribe first... here is a link: Newf Tech

 

[bridge2itnf@aol.com]

I sure hope the meds work, im glad he is coming home too, continuing prayers.

 

[Ksullivan]

I was thinking of you today. On our way to Purdue U., I was telling my husband of your frightening experiences. I hope, and pray the meds work for you!!!