She did a serious leap at one point in our ride. I adore seeing her FLY!
As we finished our ride, I looked up and saw an intense Sun Dog. Sun Dogs occur when there's a lot of moisture in a cloud so the sun going through it produces the colors of the rainbow. Actually, I'd prefer just to view it as a good luck charm!
At the appointed time, I gave Shyla her first pill of phenobarb. After that, she had a quiet day. She wants to be in contact with me or R at all times so I know that she's feeling a little off. However, she appears to be walking pretty well so perhaps the clumsiness won't be too bad for her. At this point, I'm a little hopeful that she won't get the terrible side effects that I've been warned about.
She's spent most of the afternoon like this.
A whole two weeks of photos of Shyla looking stoned or sleeping might get a little boring!
bring on the stoned photos, nothing I like better than the warm fuzzy feeling I get when I look at dogs sleeping. they are so beautiful and precious together. I had to take phenobarbital myself way back 50 years ago. did not know it is still around. prayers for no side effects
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ReplyDeleteMay these first two weeks pass quickly for you... LOVE that sundog!!! YAM xx
We hope the meds work well for her without those nasty side effects!
ReplyDeleteWe have our paws crossed that Shyla gets through the next couple of weeks without too much trouble.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Sun Dog --- but oh, goodness! The shot of Shyla and R snuggled up together is so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying the 2 weeks go very well.
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So sad for her. Mom doesn't like to run without a dog just like you don't like to bike. The two weeks will pass, and she will hopefully be feeling great again.
ReplyDeleteNothing worse than a walk or ride alone. 24 Paws crossed for you and Shyla through this two weeks and hoping that it is all for the better.
ReplyDeleteNot quite asleep, but knowing you were close by, your bike rides will be very quiet. All wishes for the new meds to be the right ones, and Shyla in time to be so much better.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending lots and lots of good vibes in Shyla's direction. Her expression in that photo where she is leaping is so very sweet.
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping that beautiful Sun Dog is a good omen, as well. Shyla, we're sending you POTP--hoping that new med doesn't knock you around too much!
ReplyDeleteWe hope all goes lots better than you expect.
ReplyDeleteI hope Shyla does well and doesn't have too many side effects! <3
ReplyDeleteWe hope the day has gone well for you and for Shyla. Ciara didn't have too many of the bad effects when she was adjusting to the pheno. It just never helped her:( Have a peaceful weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo far, we aren't seeing big side effects - just small things (much smaller than our vet warned us about). I fear that means that pheno isn't going to help her seizures... but there's no point in me worrying about something that hasn't happened yet.
DeleteI'm so glad you were able to get in a mountain bike ride before giving her the first pill, and had done a lot of extra things lately. We are keeping all paws crossed that the side effects are not too bad, and this two weeks will be over with before you know it.
ReplyDeleteJan & the crew at Wag 'n Woof Pets
Thank goodness she has you and R to lean on and to be close to, KB. We are sending you lots of AireZen and POTP, Shyla♥
ReplyDeleteSending lots of hugs. we hope the side effects are minimal AND the pheno helps her
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
May the next two weeks pass swiftly and as easily as can be. Going out alone without your buddy is such a strange feeling. Will be thinking of you guys. <3
ReplyDeleteWe are also sending soothing hugs to Shyla(and you)!
ReplyDeleteI think that the veterinarian may have gone a bit overboard in the possible side effects. I'm sure the motive was good...to make certain you were prepared in case the worst things do happen. I don't think you should worry that the mild side effects so far mean a decreased desired seizure control. The two are not related. One dog can have therapeutic blood levels and few side effects while another might have more significant side effects with the same therapeutic level. Paws crossed that once again Shyla is on the best end of the bell curve.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your reassurance! I do think that my vet was trying to make sure that we weren't too lax with Shyla during this adjustment period. She knows how active we are so she laid down the law! I'd rather have it this way, with the effects less bad than I expected, than the other way around. I can tell that you know your medical/veterinary stuff - thanks!
DeletePoor baby! I hope this mediation helps her and she has minimal side effects.
ReplyDeleteOh Shyla ...... stoned or not we still like to see her beautiful face. I do hope all goes well for her and we see her out with you again soon. We will be thinking of you over the next few weeks. Charlie's Mum, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear Shyla is doing ok so far with her new meds. I bet R was really happy to spend time with you! Hope you all have a peaceful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to Shyla for the drug to work and have minimal side effects.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a Sun Dog! Thanks for sharing the photo and explaining.
So sweet how she relies on R for comfort. Good luck with this transition. I hope the meds help.
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