Randi's mom/secretary/nursing assistant here...Today Randi had another one of her drooling episodes...more severe than the past...Around 11:45am Randi became very agitated & stressed & immediate clung to my side...I took her into the living room & sat with her on the floor...she was literally sitting in my lap...all 90 pounds of her...She hadn't started to drool yet, but she was doing a few things that were entirely new in comparion to past episodes...she started moving her jaw like she was chewing gum - over & over & then kept licking her lips...she would sit up & then sit in a lying position & then lick her paws - almost like she was making sure they were still there...her pupils were dialiated, her heart rate was sky high & her body temp was very warm. She was extremely needy & stressed - bewildered is the word...I don't know if I saw her tremble at all...maybe just a shiver-like tremble...& then the settled down after a few minutes & just wanted to be held...She ate lunch around 1pm after she calmed down & continued to drool for then next 5 hours...napping off & on...we went on a short walk around 4:30pm & she ate dinner around 5:15pm...so her appitite & mobility are good. I contacted Dublin's former renal specialist & mentioned all the symptoms to her...she thinks it could be signs of partial (or focal motor) seizure...Meaning a seizure that is not so severe that she loses consciousness, but bad enough to stress her out. Another thought she had was that if Randi's episodes coincide with her meals since she is on a high protein diet (and dogs with liver issues, or some other problems with protein metabolism specifically urea acid cycle defects) they sometimes have "spacy" episodes after meals and drool. The vet specialist reassured me that is sounded scary, but it most likely isn't, so not to worry.
Please keep Randi in your thoughts & send pawsitive vibes her way...She was so stressed today it was beyond belief...I'll keep you all updated...She's napping sweetly on her bed at the moment.
Love (& Licks from Randi)
Randi's mom
p.s. Extra special thanks to Wally & his Ma-Ape for pointing out in a past blog comment that seizures might me something to ponder...I'm sure Randi is thinking right now..."My Wally, My Hero"...
28 comments:
Paws crossed and sending good vibes to your Randi!
I hope everything goes well.
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Randi
I am cwossing my paws and sending you tons of my vewy stubbown healing tewwwiew vibes..I hope you don't have this tewwible thing happen again..it sounds scawy..I send you soothing , calming smoochie kisses
love
Asta
Poor Randi,
Sorry but we can only keep our paws crossed for you and hope that someone can help.
Princess Eva
Randi, my darling cougar gal, I am thinking of you as hard as I can and Mango is sending his giant mastiff vibes your way. I am so worried about you. I know mom will take good care of you and keep us posted. Don't be scared to tell mom what's wrong.
Kisses,
Dexter, your cub
Randi you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your mom is taking sooo very good care of you. Just stick by her side ok.
Lots of Luv & Kisses
Addie & Lucie
Oh, that must have been so scary! I am sending my very best comforting purrs for Randi.
How scary for your both! Moose and I are hoping that it is less serious than it looks. Regardless I hope you can find an answer soon. It sounds very stressful for you both!
Wally is one sharp corgador so I am not surprised he helped!
dana + moose (a fellow black dog)
Randi, we're thinking about you. If it is seizure, we hope it doesn't get any worse later. I know it's a very uncomfortable thing to have. We hope something can be done to stop it.
Butt wiggles,
Solid Gold Dancer
oh so sorry to read this news. We are sending good vibes to dear Randi across the seas.
Marvin's paws are crossed too.
I hope it all gets sorted very soon, this must be such a worrying time for you all.
Hugs and healing kisses to sweet Randi from us all here in the UK,
Jeannie and Marvin xxxxxxxx
A special circle of healing vibes will be going on today just for Randi. Tell her not to worry as you are taking the very best care of her.
we have paws crossed and sending the power of the Bs to sweet Randi! get better kiddo.
woofs.
We're sending lots of AireZen your way, Randi! We hope your vet pinpoints this problem and helps you out quickly!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
Oh Randi. I'm so sorry you're feeling a bit poorly and that you're still having episodes. I hope that they get to the bottom of it and can do something for you. Sigh. I would let you sit in my lap if I were there. I will be keeping my paws crossed (as best I can with my short legs) and sending my best vibes to you!
wally t.
Sweet Randi Girl!
Wish I could be there with you to give you some soothing goober smooches and a nice snuggly moosh or two to let you know you're not alone and that we love you! Anything like that that happens to us pups is kind of scary for us. I hope your vet & your mama find out just what is happening with you, girlie!
Keep us posted and stay cool, Randoober Girl!
Goober love & smooches,
Stanley
Oh Randi, we sure hope they figure out what is going on soon! We don't want you to be stressed! Here's hoping that the carefree doggy days return soon!
The J.A.Z. pack
Jack, Abby and Zeva!
*hugs* Randi! You take it easy!
Oh my goodness! We're thinking about you Randi and sending healing Newfie vibes!
We are sending 20 bazillion healing vibes!!
Hey Randi
Thinking of you. I would come and cuddle right next to you to make you feel better if only you weren't so far away. Drool is cool though, although usually only for toast and other such nicies.
Paws crossed and the best vibes in the world coming across the water right now.
Pippa xx
Oh no Randi! Hope you are feeling better. I had 2 focal seizures last year but then i haven't had any since touch wood. Hopefully they are a one off, or else they can sort it out for you, whatever it turns out to be.
love Beanz
Hi Randi! I am hoping you are feeling better today! I was drooling today in your honor. I looked at your pictures to get me salivatin'!
wally t.
That sounds scary - get better Randi!
Love,
Ike
BARK! Mommy said she would pray for you and Randi-- BARK! Sasha the Princess
Wooo Randi! Sending some good sibe vibes to you to get you better!!!
Hugs,
Sitka
Randi,
Just checking to see how you are, my love. I am so worried about you.
Kisses,
Dexter
Randi, I hope you are doing better. We are very worried about you, but know you will be okay because you are a strong independent woman dog like me. My mom says to tell you that I have had nothing but problems with super high protein foods. Even though all the natural pet people insist on them, I can't do them. My kidney levels went crazy once, and then last year, my liver went wacko. So mom has given up on the high protein and come to the conclusion that the grain in my diet is okay. And it seems to make my IBS better anyway .... weird as that is.
I sure hope it is seizures, because then you know what you are dealing with that and your brother's vet can fix you and you can be your perfect self again.
xo
SB
Hi Randi! Just checkin' in to wish you a happy Ran-day! I hope you are feeling great. I KNOW you are lookin' great.
wally t.
We're late in making it here because our Mom left us for a week. We're worried about Randi. Any news?
:(
Bear
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