tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post8026580872959979191..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: The Tooth SagaKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-18321425050669260242017-03-05T19:09:26.111-07:002017-03-05T19:09:26.111-07:00Thanks for these insights. I checked into it, and ...Thanks for these insights. I checked into it, and they didn't use nitrous oxide but instead used regular anaesthesia that had been "tweaked for epilepsy" - I need to educate myself about the best anaesthesia for an epileptic dog so I can weigh in on the issue in the future. However, getting B6 and B12 tested seems like a good idea. I will ask my vet the next time we talk. Thank you!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21341300266734202962017-02-28T21:48:04.994-07:002017-02-28T21:48:04.994-07:00Nitrous oxide depletes vitamin b12, if Shyla is b1...Nitrous oxide depletes vitamin b12, if Shyla is b12 deficient it will make her seizures worse. The b12 bloodwork needs fasting for 12-15 hours beforehand to be accurate, might be worth getting b6 tested as well as b6 deficiency can also cause seizures. Sorry Shyla is going through this xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325429912826827540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-8707486625395938212017-02-28T17:01:58.631-07:002017-02-28T17:01:58.631-07:00Paws and fingers crossed that the epi-monster was ...Paws and fingers crossed that the epi-monster was banished. Having a dog who suffers from epilepsy myself, I know it is no picnic and my heart bleeds every time I hear of another seizure by any pet. POTP thoughts flowing to your Shyla girl.Tails Around the Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385964459822157749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-88637600357521145732017-02-26T21:36:31.263-07:002017-02-26T21:36:31.263-07:00OMD, I missed all the drama!!! Oh gurl, I am so s...OMD, I missed all the drama!!! Oh gurl, I am so sorry abouts your toothers! Butts, I do thinks you Moms made the right decision, and as with all the decisions peeps make for us, they are forever second guessing cause they loves us so much! I am glads you are home!!!!<br />Sendin' lots of loves and POTP and healin' vibes and AireZens!!!<br />Kisses,<br />Ruby ♥Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174917571557571096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21487238972788030452017-02-24T05:41:54.061-07:002017-02-24T05:41:54.061-07:00We think you made the right decision. Even without...We think you made the right decision. Even without you giving her a bone to chew, she could easily get something else in her mouth that would have broken a cap. So sorry about her seizure, we hope it doesn't happen again as they are so scary! That being said we saw this article about finding a gene for seizures in certain dogs...there is hope https://medicalxpress.com/news/My GBGV Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281486885814998377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-388352016199677022017-02-24T01:36:53.881-07:002017-02-24T01:36:53.881-07:00We are very glad to hear that Shyla is home and we...We are very glad to hear that Shyla is home and we definitely agree that extraction is for the best. Having read quite a bit about root canals, it would be so difficult to keep them from popping the cap off or breaking it. R and Shyla sure have bonded in a special way...just as Chloe and LadyBug have. It takes some time, but they each have their own "duties". Hoping that the monsterbichonpawzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344322575991668081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-35907192921931703372017-02-23T21:52:13.162-07:002017-02-23T21:52:13.162-07:00I hope Shyla is feeling better now,,, I think you ...I hope Shyla is feeling better now,,, I think you made a very wise decision.<br />R is so faithful isnt it? He has so many roles!<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-77275268007057189142017-02-23T21:43:10.063-07:002017-02-23T21:43:10.063-07:00I think you made the right decision. Good to know...I think you made the right decision. Good to know R still has the guard dog in him. Praying for no more seizure monstersRuby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/06173252316434699745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-22728526245555701122017-02-23T20:29:53.735-07:002017-02-23T20:29:53.735-07:00I agree too, Jan! I suspect one particular med (tr...I agree too, Jan! I suspect one particular med (tramadol) but it could've also been the anaesthesia meds or the stress of surgery. That's a hard part of epilepsy - I am constantly trying to figure out what "triggered" a seizure but it's hard to pinpoint!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-34015759727922354592017-02-23T18:53:49.370-07:002017-02-23T18:53:49.370-07:00We're glad to hear Shyla is home and recoverin...We're glad to hear Shyla is home and recovering well. Paws crossed that the seizure is just from her procedure and won't return. Millie & Walter have their paws crossed that all goes well in her recovery. <br /><br />I have noted in the past with multiple dogs in the house that they each seem to have their jobs. When one has passed or grown too old to care about performing their job Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-34274757684434826682017-02-23T18:34:30.110-07:002017-02-23T18:34:30.110-07:00I understand your angst over second guessing, but ...I understand your angst over second guessing, but I believe you made the right decision. Sometimes decisions for our dogs can be tough. Glad Shyla is home and feeling better. Sorry to hear about the seizure, 24 Paws are crossed for you and her. (((HUGS)))24 Paws of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-36154972918001566112017-02-23T16:41:06.308-07:002017-02-23T16:41:06.308-07:00Yes, we have lots of instructions. The main thing ...Yes, we have lots of instructions. The main thing is oral antibiotics, which I think serve the same purpose as rinsing/cleaning with salt water. I don't think that she'd cooperate with salt water in her mouth ;)KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-5580151959600121402017-02-23T16:39:33.425-07:002017-02-23T16:39:33.425-07:00If you ask Dr. Google, root canals for doggies are...If you ask Dr. Google, root canals for doggies are getting more common. Usually, a regular vet doesn't do it. It's a vet dentist that you need. <br /><br />However, there are lots and lots of reports of dogs breaking the tooth or the cap soon after the root canal. It's really hard to keep dogs from chewing!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-56034913063565074322017-02-23T16:27:34.513-07:002017-02-23T16:27:34.513-07:00We agree with your decision on Shyla's tooth. ...We agree with your decision on Shyla's tooth. Not being able to chew on toys or bones for the rest of her life would be awful for her. Our paws are crossed that the seizures stay away, Shyla!Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-81216373846169391232017-02-23T16:00:14.088-07:002017-02-23T16:00:14.088-07:00I agree with what others said; the seizure may be ...I agree with what others said; the seizure may be due to the meds or the stress. After I had surgery on my hand, I got the worst migraine in the world! I think it was due to either the stress or the anesthesia.<br />Gosh, I had no idea root canals were even an option for dogs! I think the extraction sounds like the better option anyway, but totally understand the second guessing - I'm sure I jank1961https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300333186503144220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-13767407734745900082017-02-23T15:17:27.270-07:002017-02-23T15:17:27.270-07:00We are so sorry to hear that this had to be such a...We are so sorry to hear that this had to be such an ordeal for both you and for Shyla. We are not surprised at all about the seizure. Any big change like that could surely bring on a seizure. That was certainly our experience with Ciara. Hopefully once she is back to her normal routine her meds will keep the monster at bay.<br />♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-28895869660470293782017-02-23T15:08:42.996-07:002017-02-23T15:08:42.996-07:00Poor Shyla. Bella broke the top off one of her bo...Poor Shyla. Bella broke the top off one of her bottom incisors--catching rocks. We're in WATCH mode, as the extraction involves jaw work. We think a missing tooth is worth a life with toys and treats!<br /><br />Love the subtracting story.Bella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-24572025617099865402017-02-23T15:00:45.917-07:002017-02-23T15:00:45.917-07:00That last picture of the two of them is so beautif...That last picture of the two of them is so beautiful!<br /><br />Hopefully the seizure was directly related to the stress of the operation and hospitalisation, and all will now be well.Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-50787934301073434382017-02-23T11:52:06.262-07:002017-02-23T11:52:06.262-07:00We're glad she's home and hope that seizur...We're glad she's home and hope that seizure is not repeated!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-7613313139681637962017-02-23T10:55:26.431-07:002017-02-23T10:55:26.431-07:00Poor Shyla, I hope it was just the stress of the e...Poor Shyla, I hope it was just the stress of the extractin.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-75827820753087770082017-02-23T10:42:02.783-07:002017-02-23T10:42:02.783-07:00Hope today is much more quiet and relaxing for you...Hope today is much more quiet and relaxing for you both!The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-40024599410332089142017-02-23T10:33:45.810-07:002017-02-23T10:33:45.810-07:00I will edit that, no hot drinks for Shyla, can yo...I will edit that, no hot drinks for Shyla, can you rinse her mouth with a water and salt solution, how good would she be to spit it out? Maybe dab it on with a cotton bud, as I think that might help heal her gum. I guess the vets sent you home with lots of care instructions too.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-54529610466068358622017-02-23T10:31:42.369-07:002017-02-23T10:31:42.369-07:00Maybe just a delayed reaction to the anaesthetic. ...Maybe just a delayed reaction to the anaesthetic. A good decision, although what a worrying day. Today relax, maybe a ride, lots of hot drinks and rest time for you both. Hugs,XXXNancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-91429254708289651792017-02-23T09:13:59.899-07:002017-02-23T09:13:59.899-07:00Oh my dawg! A root canal for a doggy!! Poor baby. ...Oh my dawg! A root canal for a doggy!! Poor baby. Hope all is well<br />Lily & EdwardTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-16471865956735405272017-02-23T08:18:30.667-07:002017-02-23T08:18:30.667-07:00Poor Shyla! We think the extraction was the right ...Poor Shyla! We think the extraction was the right choice -- Shyla wouldn't want to give up chewing! Hopefully the seizure was just a reaction to a stressful day.Matilda the Boxerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302873528782783661noreply@blogger.com