Kia had a seizure

[wolf_Q]

Any news on Kia? I'm going to be gone this weekend, and I'll be thinking about her the whole time!

[ramanth]

Thank you all. I put an update in the first post.

*HUGS*

bless you all.

*bump* You are all posting when I am! *hugs*

[Sudilar]

When I went to bed last night and as soon as I got up, my thoughts and prayers were on Kia and you, Kim! I know how serious this is and I am very afraid for Kia. Your quick action will be the key in the results of this scary situation. You are not to blame, don't even think it. My heart and prayers are with you.

Please update as soon as you can. We are all nervously awaiting word.

Edit*
Ok, I just read your report and it is sounding good. However, please watch Kia closely for the next few weeks. I hope she has a full recovery.

You are not to blame! The shot can be dangerous in some cases and there is no way to tell for sure whether your furbaby will react adversely. It is not given to dogs with dehabilitating diseases (like in liver -d, it causes the immune system to go crazy, according to some reports), but Kia is a healthy pup and there was no indication of a possible problem.

Hugs to you both and GET WELL quick, Kia!!!

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear she's alert & walking around, I was so worried. I truly hope she gets to come home with you tonight.
Kim, don't blame yourself, it's not your fault.
Give her tons of kisses from me!

[wolf_Q]

Glad to hear she's doing some better! Hopefully she will get to come home soon. And please, don't blame yourself!

[Logan]

Oh, Kim, I just read your update. I'm so glad Kia is up and about this morning! That's good news!!! I do hope she can come home to you tonight.

As for the Sentinel vs Heartguard vs Pro Heart 6, I guess it is all a matter of opinion. My vet won't give the six month shot as he isn't sold on it yet. In fact, he only prescribes Heartguard. I had even asked about the shot a while back for convenience as much as anything. I'm assuming Sentinel is also a monthly dosage, but I know nothing about it. Given that there have been incidents, similar to Kia's, with the Pro Heart 6, I'm glad that my vet was steering clear of it and not offering it as an option. Many dogs do fine on it, but there is that small % that don't do well and that's enough to keep me away from it at all cost! But you didn't know, and you can't beat yourself up about that! Now, you do, and you will have the opportunity to love your girl for many years to come! You are both very lucky.

Kia and you are in my prayers and will continue to be.

[Sudilar]

Note to Kim,
Do not blame yourself. You are not a vet and I'm sure you do not keep up with all the bad publicity on certain animal drugs. I would not have known about the problem with PH6 if it weren't for the liver-d board and another pet board who brought my attention to the seriousness of adverse reactions to this shot. Srdogs is also warning about it. It could have happened to any one of us.

It is like adverse reactions to Rimadyl. It doesn't happen to every dog, but it does happen to more than we know. After doing research on Killian's medical records, it seems that Rimadyl may have had a helping hand in causing his liver disease. Now I refuse to give any dog of mine (or foster) the drug. When Shiloh was given just a few pills after surgery, I told the vet she will have to take Ascriptin, there's no way she was going to get Rimadyl unless her quality of life was in question.

HUGS to you and Kia and DO NOT blame yourself. It is not your fault!!!!!

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone. I realize I couldn't of known, but I can't believe I couldn't remember if she had had a shot or the heartgard chewie.

I just feel stupid.

I'll try not to blame myself. *hugs* ahhhhh I don't want to be here at work.

[moosmom]

Kimmy,

It's not your fault, so stop blaming yourself. Kia is in very good hands right now. Like I said last night, if anything happens, they'll be there for her.

You didn't do anything wrong!! I'm going to call you once I post this to see how things are going. Cheer up, honey. Kia will be home before you know it.

[[[[[hugs]]]]]]

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Kim, I'm so sorry that this happened to poor Kia! I hope that she recovers quickly. It sounds like you got her the care she needed right away. Get better soon, Kia! We're all thinking of you!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Kim...I am searching madly for the update, however, it sounds promising.

My thoughts are with you...

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Kimmy! I just got a chance to check up on Pet Talk and found your post! I am in tears now and Draker is exfoliating my face trying to comfort me

I am so glad to hear that Kia is doing better. The poor baby! So lucky you were at home to rush her to the vet. You are not to blame. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Focus all your energy on Kia now.

Please keep us updated as things progress. You are both in my thoughts. Hugs to you!

[Aspen and Misty]

It's not your fault, not your fualt at all ::hugs::

Kia will be ok, I know she will.

Ash

[lovemyshiba]

Oh, Kim--it's not your fault!!
I can't believe this--sweet Kia!! It sounds as though she is getting better though, I'll keep praying for her and for you.

You did a wonderful job in the emergency--thank God you were home. I probably would have been on the floor in tears not having a clue what to do--you are her hero.

Feel better sweet Kia, so you can come home to your worried Mommy!!!!

{{{{{{Kia and Kim}}}}}}

Love,
Emily, Kito, Abbey and Riley

[Steffi N]

Kim, I'm glad that Kia is doing well and hope she will be able to be back home with you tonight.