Canine Myasthenia Gravis - Jesse's at the Bridge.

[K9karen]

My heart sank, 'cause my mom had human myasthenia gravis. She once got a 14 day intravenous of gammagoblin (sp) and it helped for a while. (she had other issues as well).

Lots of prayers going out. Please keep us updated.

[Pinot's Mom]

I just talked to Steve. News is not good. This is a very acute case and the doctors are not giving any hope. We are going over tomorrow to say goodbye and the final decision will be made on Monday. Heartbroken.

[kokopup]

I would think that the treatment for MG would be the same as with humans. In most cases MG can be controlled enough for there to be some quality of life.
I have always thought that MG was a Chronic Autoimmune disorder that takes years to become a real issue. Until I was finally Diagnosed with Brachial Plexopathy The doctors first thought I had MG. MG in dogs may be completely different that in humans. Your friend's Dog, Jesse, will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Pinot's Mom]

We just came from Steve/Kim/Jesse's house. Jesse can not physically eat, his hindquarters need to be lifted with a sling to move him, he's gone from 120 to 110 pounds (he's BIG, not fat), he drools constantly, and his eyes are just so mournful. Kim said, by the way, she made a mistake quoting his age. He's only 6; 7 in October. We've known him his whole life, but didn't realize he was that young.

Steve looked at me and said, "Maggie, what do you think? I know you won't lie to me." He was asking if it's time to put Jesse down. The doctors are giving no hope and those eyes told me everything I needed to see. I told him. We cried, said how much we loved each other, and I said goodbye to Jesse. I'm crying again. I'll post a picture of this beautiful "beast" when I can. We have several.

Thanks for listening.

[Grace]

I'm so sorry, Maggie. Sometimes life just sucks

[pomtzu]

So sorry Maggie, but it appears that Jesse is truly beyond any hope of recovery. I could not let one of my dogs suffer like that either, and the decision to let Jesse go, is absolutely the kind and humane thing to do. As difficult as it is to do, it will be done with love.

{{{Hugs}}} to you, and please pass my condolences on to Jesse's parents, Steve and Kim.

Now I have LES..........

[Pinot's Mom]

Thanks, y'all.

Latest: not sure if Jess will make it through the night. No significant food in some time; no bodily functions in over 24 hours. Vet is on standby to come to the house.