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May 14th, 2011, 02:40 AM
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We need prayers fpr Thorin
We are pretty sure our beautiful boy had a stroke a little while ago. He had what appeared to be a seizure, but was fully awake and alert. He can't walk and his body is a bit twisted. We gave him some rectal valium hoping it was just a seizure, but he still isn't able to stand. It just breaks my heart
  Please send prayers and good vibes for our sweet boy, and for hubby and I. I'm afraid he does have another tumor, just not where they had done the ultrasounds. Thank you 
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May 14th, 2011, 05:52 AM
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  My thoughts are with you.
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May 14th, 2011, 06:30 AM
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Rguerts I am sending every possible positive vibe and many many prayers for your boy! I am so sorry that you have been going through so much! thinking of you and DH and Nookie and Throin.!!
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May 14th, 2011, 07:55 AM
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Oh Robyn,I am so very sorry
of course Thorin,you,Nookie and your husband will be in our thoughts,you all are always
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May 14th, 2011, 08:17 AM
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All the good vibes and prayers coming your way.
All of you are always in my thoughts.
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May 14th, 2011, 08:48 AM
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Robyn, I'm so sorry to hear about this latest difficulty Thorin is having. I know this is heartbreaking for you. You and DH are in my thoughts.
Sending lots of  for Thorin that this issue starts to resolve soon.
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May 14th, 2011, 09:41 AM
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Good thoughts, best wishes and positive vibrations for Thorin and your family
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May 14th, 2011, 10:45 AM
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May 14th, 2011, 10:49 AM
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 that you have to face this challenge....hugs to you
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May 14th, 2011, 10:49 AM
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Robyn, this was the last thing you needed to have happen, my heart just sank when I read about it. Hugs for you both and prayers said here for your boy.
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May 14th, 2011, 12:54 PM
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Robyn, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your boy
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May 14th, 2011, 01:39 PM
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Thank you all for the prayers and good vibes
 After the incident (actually, while he was still having it) I was on the phone with our vet. He said it is common to have a seizure with a stroke. He is the one that advised to give him valium. He said at this point (about 12:30 am) it was just a watch and wait, so that's what we did. Thorin was alert the entire time, just rigid and twisted. Hubby helped me get him straightened and we made me a bed on the floor. He seems to calm down if we hug him, so I just snuggled up to him, put my arm over him and we both went to sleep. We were hoping it was just a seizure, but it definitely seems that he had a stroke. He was able to get up this morning, but his hind quarters are very weak and wobbly and he falls over quite easy. We are heading to the vet in about an hour. It's been really tough on Nookie too. He doesn't understand why "brother" won't play with him. I'm just praying that if it was indeed a stroke, he will be able to recover from it. He doesn't seem to have any brain damage (at least nothing noticeable at this point). Thank you again
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May 14th, 2011, 01:50 PM
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Sending more
for the big boy! Glad he's doing a bit better. Please keep us posted on what the vet tells you.
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May 14th, 2011, 04:47 PM
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All my
and heading your way Rgeurts.Please give Thorin and Nookie lots o big hugs.
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May 14th, 2011, 05:52 PM
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Any news, Robyn?
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May 14th, 2011, 07:01 PM
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We just got back from the vet. They don't know what happened. They said it's very rare that a dog will have a stroke, but it does happen. I explained what he did last night and they were thinking at first that it may be vestibular disease (we were hoping for that), but said he shows no signs of it after examining him. She said a couple of things could have happened, one being disc related issues where he just cramped up so bad he couldn't move for the pain. Then I explained again what he did and she said she thinks it could have been a seizure that caused him some residual damage (muscle and/or spine). She put him on Metacam and Robaxin and said to monitor him closely over the next 3 days for any neurological signs/sezuires and to call her if anything else happens. She said if he seems better and has strength in his hind quarters, then it is spinal/muscle. If he still has weakness and is having trouble walking, then they will look at further testing for a stroke. Right now he can walk, but his torso curves (he looks like a little half circle) and his lil bum falls a lot. I'm
'ing that it's just spinal/muscle as she said that will resolve with medications and time. Thank you again for all the thoughts, prayers, good vibes and hugs!
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May 14th, 2011, 07:01 PM
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May 14th, 2011, 07:11 PM
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that it's just a muscular thing, or a nerve pinched during the seizure, and that he'll make a quick recovery!
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May 14th, 2011, 07:13 PM
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Hope he pulls through with flying colours over the next 3 days.
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May 14th, 2011, 08:05 PM
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Oh, Rgeurts, you of all people don't need to experience this right now
. I hope whatever it was, Thorin will make a full recovery. You're always in my thoughts .
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May 14th, 2011, 08:27 PM
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Thank you all I have given him the Metacam and he's sleeping now, so hopefully we will see more improvement in the next few days
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May 15th, 2011, 11:49 AM
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I didn't know that it was very rare for dogs to have strokes, Robyn. The first ACD I bred and titled, my lovely blue girl, Shady, ended up having a stroke at 15 years and 4 months and by the time I got the vet out to her she was nearly gone anyway. Then because my friend who bred my two red Ch's had a red female that started having small strokes from age 5 onwards, I assumed it wasn't uncommon. There is always something to learn here. Oh, that red girl walked with her head held on an odd angle.
Thorin sounds like my poor lamb that more or less crabs sideways a bit when walking because she is twisted around like that. I'd have put her down but the vet doesn't think she is in pain, she is holding her condition, can gallop with the others when I call them for their pellets etc.. I suspect, but don't know, that one of the ewes may have butted her and hurt her spine, I did have one acting aggressively at the time. If you wish to compare, pm me and I'll send you a photo.
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