Sparky-sad news #74

**lizbud** · 09-16-2012, 05:59 PM

It's good to hear a positive update on Sparky, the fuzzbutt.

Will continue with the prayers that he continues to do well.
All paws & fingers crossed here.

**pomtzu** · 09-17-2012, 01:09 PM

Sparky continues to do much better. His respiration is almost back to normal, tho it probably is actually normal now for a pooch with a bad heart, appetite still good, no more seizures or fainting, not too much coughing, and his energy level is coming back up. For the past week he had been rather lethargic - take him outside and he just would sit and look around, rather than play his normal role of Director of Homeland Security - and personally walk the grounds to insure our safety! He's back walking his beat again!

I just talked to his vet a short while ago, and she is rather befuddled too, since lowering the dose on his heart med but not changing his fluid pill, should have had no bearing on his reduction of coughing. But neither of us are looking that gift horse in the mouth right now, so I'm to continue on with the adjusted dosage. Unless something comes up to warrant otherwise, then she wants to see him back in about a month. She said the weather could have played a factor too, and even tho it had been cooler, there had still been a bit of humidity in the air. No definitive answers and we'll probably never have any, but as long as sweet Sparky is doing better, then that's all that matters.

BTW - for Sandie:
I did bring up the issue of possible blood clot vs seizure, and she said she doubts it. Normally seizures last longer than the 15 seconds or so that his did, but they can be quite short at times - like his was. One of my RB Lhasas had seizures, and they typically lasted a couple of minutes or more. Horrible!!! She said that if it was a blood clot, it would have happened over a span longer than 15 seconds. Whatever it was, I pray there are no more!!!

Sparky is sending along woofs, tail wags, and big doggie kisses to all of you - along with a big THANK YOU.

**robinh** · 09-17-2012, 01:59 PM

Just checking in to see how Sparky is doing. Will continue to keep him in my prayers. Those episodes that have no rhyme or reason make me frantic too.

Hugs to you both!

**Queen of Poop** · 09-17-2012, 02:19 PM

Woo hoo!!!! Glad to hear Sparky is doing better!! As I'm sure you are too.

**kaycountrygal** · 09-17-2012, 05:49 PM

How wonderful that Sparky is still doing good (for him). I really am so glad that he is feeling better and I know you are. Maybe you can relax some now, eh? He's a cute little feller; that's for sure and I hope he keeps doing good. ((Hugs))