alex/happy update

**K9karen** · 07-14-2006, 01:21 AM

I'm at a lose for words. My heart is breaking for you. How wise not to put Alex under more stress with additional tests. I pray that he remains happy and safe in your loving arms. Gentle hugs and kisses for both of you.

**pitc9** · 07-14-2006, 07:49 AM

Many, many hugs and prayers for you both!
We are all here for you!!!

**Dorothy39** · 07-14-2006, 08:10 AM

I have read through the entire story again. , anxiously hoping for a better outcome.

I tend to agree with the "no-additional testing" for Alex. This would only add insult to injury.

I pray that your steadfast devotion to him will be rewarding. I feel so bad for you

, as, I've been in your shoes so often.

**lv4dogs** · 07-14-2006, 08:10 AM

Oh Joyce, me heart aches for you. Yous will be in my thoughts & prayers and many many {{{hugs}}} for you both.

**anna_66** · 07-14-2006, 08:19 AM

I've tried to keep up with your posts about Alex and I'm so sorry to hear that he's not better, but worse

I had such hope that he would rebound and be a-ok in no time, but it seems this is not the case.
I'll be keeping the both of you in my prayers.

Many (((HUGS)))
Anna

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 07-14-2006, 08:44 AM

Bless you Alex

**cyber-sibes** · 07-14-2006, 09:16 AM

Continuing prayers for you and Alex....((hugs))

**joycenalex** · 07-19-2006, 04:40 PM

last week, the vets and i thought alex would be leaving for the bridge. it seems that he'd gone toxic on one of his seizure meds, potassium bromide. the signs of toxicity mimic stroke/brain tumors. the muscle weakness, tremors, and the other CNS(central nervous systems) symptoms seemed pretty conclusive, given that his theraputic level was 1.1 & his labs, except for the pancreatitis were normal.after that visit i brought him home and decided to make his last days happy, so i spoiled him with special foods and stopped all his meds except for the phenobarb. he's been on the potassium bromide for 8 1/2 years (on the pheno for 9), and the levels had just reached the end of theraputic value for him. his gait is steadier, he can jump onto the bed and he's tried to steal catfood. when the vet saw him today, she checked with the vet neuro and they said to just keep him on phenobarb. he still has the heart murmur.
i am so happy. i realize some people here won't believe this, given that there have been a few hoaxes, but so many of you were sent kind messages of hope, so but i am so happy alex is doing better i wanted to share this.

**Glacier** · 07-19-2006, 04:44 PM

I am so glad to hear that Alex is feeling better and you will get more time with your special boy!

**jenluckenbach** · 07-19-2006, 05:03 PM

This is fantastic news~ I AM SO happy for you and Alex!

**Dorothy39** · 07-19-2006, 05:12 PM

That is astounding news . Alex's recovery , since removing the other meds, is amazing.

I am so happy to learn this!!!!! He is so lucky to have you as his Mommy nursemaid!!!
Thank-You for telling us the Great News!!!!!! Enjoy the fire flies!!!!!!

**My Peanuts** · 07-19-2006, 05:16 PM

Wonderful news about Alex. I've been thinking about him.

My childhood dog, Barney had a heart murmur. He was diagnosed with it at a young age and he lived to be 18 years old.