Thank you for your replies. The name I was looking for was aspiration pneumonia. Winnie has become very 'chesty' over the last few months but has not shown any of the other symptons. I feel more confident in what to look for should the need arise.
Thank you
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- Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:09 am
- Forum: Treatment & Maintenance Issues for Epileptic Dogs
- Topic: Lung / Breathing Problem in Epi Babies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1889
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:52 am
- Forum: Treatment & Maintenance Issues for Epileptic Dogs
- Topic: Lung / Breathing Problem in Epi Babies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1889
Lung / Breathing Problem in Epi Babies
Hi, I have read (but I can't remember where) that during and after Winnie is having a fit I must be aware of a conditition that could affect her lungs and breathing quality. Can anyone enlighten me as to what the name is and what are the characteristics to look for? Thanking you in advance for any h...
- Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:33 am
- Forum: New to Canine Epilepsy
- Topic: New Member - Spike - 3 1/2 yr Olde English Bulldogge
- Replies: 50
- Views: 14139
Re: New Member - Spike - 3 1/2 yr Olde English Bulldogge
Hi, How is Spike doing? I have been following your journal and it is so hard for us humans to deal with this illness, we feel so helpless when our furry babies are going through these problems. I hope it is some comfort to you that we all know what you are going through and understand your worries. ...
- Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:30 am
- Forum: Treatment & Maintenance Issues for Epileptic Dogs
- Topic: Is Winnie having focal fits?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4925
Re: Is Winnie having focal fits?
Hi Linda and Mandy, Its funny, as I am sure you are aware, when your furry babie has a fit you try and analzye everything that has happened and try to link possible things as to why the fit occurred. I am very carefull with Winnie in adding any new drugs to her regime and try to keep a constant line...
- Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:22 am
- Forum: Treatment & Maintenance Issues for Epileptic Dogs
- Topic: Is Winnie having focal fits?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4925
Re: Is Winnie having focal fits?
Hi, Thank you for the prompt reply and the link to the Guardian Angel site. It's great to know a person who has some answers. It explains alot of things for me. Winnie is only 18.15kg in weight. I have just started her on Epitaur 500 and will probable look to reintroduce Valerain and Scullcape. I ha...
- Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:27 am
- Forum: Treatment & Maintenance Issues for Epileptic Dogs
- Topic: Is Winnie having focal fits?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4925
Is Winnie having focal fits?
Hi to all, I can see from the time delay that most of you will be in bed and hopefully having a restfull sleep with your furry babies. I am new to the site here in the UK and am trying to find some answers for my 6 year old Border Collie changes. Winnie has suffered epilepsy since the age of 2 and t...