Canine Myasthenia Gravis - Jesse's at the Bridge.

[Pinot's Mom]

Just thought you'd like to see a picture. Sorry it's not more recent, this is a few years old, when he was just a pup.

As of right now, he's still with us. I'll update when I can.

[Pinot's Mom]

...and with his Mom&Dad...

[Pinot's Mom]

They've been taking Jess to the vet every day for fluids but are resigning themselves to the fact they have to say goodbye. They will have the vet to the house probably Thursday evening.

I can't stop looking at the picture in post 15. THAT is Jesse. It was a great day.

[Pinot's Mom]

Vet is coming to the house at 2:30 today. I'll post in Dog Memorial later.
Crossed paws and prayers between 2:30 and 3:00, please.

[pomtzu]

Of course.......



ETA: I just lit a candle for Jesse and his family....

[Karen]

Prayers on the way.

[pomtzu]

So long dear Jesse. Godspeed to RB, where you will be healthy and happy once again.


I never say good-bye - it just sounds so final - and the concept of RB is anything but final.

[Specialk]

I'm very sorry to hear about Jesse. My dog jade looks like a mini version of him! We are in the process of finding out if she has this disease. Did x-rays and extensive blood testing to rule out other possibilities, everything came back perfectly normal. Now we have to do a AChR antibody test (I think that's what's it's called), this test will tell us if she has myasthenia gravis or not. 3000 dollars is a lot of money. I have only spent about 300 so far, but she is not as sick as him, she is still eating and drinking ok but wobbles around like a little old lady I just hope we caught this early enough! Jesse is in my thoughts and prayers!

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm very sorry to hear about Jesse. My dog jade looks like a mini version of him! We are in the process of finding out if she has this disease. Did x-rays and extensive blood testing to rule out other possibilities, everything came back perfectly normal. Now we have to do a AChR antibody test (I think that's what's it's called), this test will tell us if she has myasthenia gravis or not. 3000 dollars is a lot of money. I have only spent about 300 so far, but she is not as sick as him, she is still eating and drinking ok but wobbles around like a little old lady I just hope we caught this early enough! Jesse is in my thoughts and prayers!

I'm sorry your Jade is having trouble. As I've said previously, I knew nothing of this disease before this; I just hope I've helped raise some awareness so people, like yourself, may be able to catch it before complications like the megaesophagus set in. It seems to be treatable before that stage.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

Maggie

[Craftlady]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May it be a comfort that Jesse is playing like a puppy at the RB.