Need some good thoughts

HCT · May 12, 2008, 09:59:35 AM

Zorro, my 8 1/2 yr old lab suffered a grand mal seizure back in March. I've been keeping a watchful eye on him since. Friday night I see he's not himself, flinching when I go to pet him, just zoning out when we're out in the field, seems to be afraid to be out in the dark and other things that are not my Zorro. Went to the vet saturday and they referred me to a neurologist, appoinment May 12. When we got home from the vet he appeared more himself but today I can see again that there are problems. I'll take him to the emergency if he starts getting worse but for now I'll just watch over him.

Smoking Duck · May 12, 2008, 10:09:05 AM

My best to you and Zorro, HCT. They're not referred to as man's best friend for nothing. Hope all goes well.

SD

Wildcat · May 12, 2008, 10:38:07 AM

I really feel for you. Zorro does have one thing in his favor - he is a dog. Many times dogs have the ability to recover from seizures much better than a human. I hope this is true in Zorro's case. I had one dog that lived 5 more years after several small seizures and one that was very serious.

Carter · May 12, 2008, 10:41:40 AM

It's terrible to have to watch someone or something you love suffer.

All the best to him HCT and to you too. He's a beautiful dog.

Carter

iceman · May 12, 2008, 11:01:58 AM

Best wishes to you and Zorro HCT. Prayers are with you all.

Tiny Tim · May 12, 2008, 11:08:08 AM

You got 'em, friend.

manxman · May 12, 2008, 11:15:34 AM

A load of good thoughts coming across the pond to you both HCT, Zorro is a fine looking friend. :)

Habanero Smoker · May 12, 2008, 02:11:33 PM

Best wishes! I hope everything works out for the best.

FLBentRider · May 12, 2008, 02:36:51 PM

We wish you the Best!

westexasmoker · May 12, 2008, 04:35:52 PM

My prayers are with ya, all the best!

C

tturaider · May 12, 2008, 06:46:06 PM

God bless you and Zorro...and may his healing power be brought to you both!

Mr Walleye · May 12, 2008, 07:38:24 PM

Prayers are with you and Zorro, HCT...

Give him an extra treat from the Bradley gang.

Mike

West Coast Kansan · May 12, 2008, 08:38:28 PM

Ditto, here as well!

tturaider · May 14, 2008, 12:14:52 PM

HCT do you have any updates on Zorro?

HCT · May 14, 2008, 01:21:57 PM

tturaider,
Zorro is pretty much the same, getting around okay but I'm noticing that his sight is off. When I toss a treat to him he doesn't see it. Usually he would just catch it in his mouth, now it just hits the ground then he'll notice it. Today when I was on the tractor I don't think he realized how close he was to me. I just have to be real careful with him in situations that I just took for granted. My heart is breaking for my little brother.
Thanks for asking,
Mike