My 6 year old male lab boxer mix is at the hospital right now after being taken in to the ER last night. I have an appt with Dr. Jeff tomorrow at 4:30 but his situation is critical. They said he is responding well to the meds but not out of the woods yet. The esophageal dilation, I believe, is the main concern. When I go see him tonight what can I give him to help his paralysis and raise his chances of getting to come home alive? His myostenia gravis is due to some toxin He ingested, possibly from organophosphate contamination of chicken feed.
-
Everyone can read this forum. To post on this forum, you must be a Community or VIP member. You can register here. If you are a member, to login use your email address for the username and the same password you use for the main site. If you have problems logging in to the forum, please email [email protected].
Myostenia Gravis
- Thread starter LacyM
- Start date
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2017
- Messages
- 6,287
Hi Lacy!
Welcome to HA! I'm super sorry to hear about Arthur's health challenges.
Visualize him running, playing and doing his favorite things.
Since we'll only have 15 minutes for our Holistic Medical Decision Making call tomorrow, please tell me when was Arthur last 100% normal?
How much time does he spend every day running around the farm?
The diagnostic label of myasthenia (have they done the tests to confirm the diagnosis?) and the possible OP toxicity are way, way less important than his susceptibility to them which is partially based on his happiness, outdoor exposure, and exercise.
Welcome to HA! I'm super sorry to hear about Arthur's health challenges.
The very best thing you can do tonight when you visit is to help him with healing love energy.
Visualize him running, playing and doing his favorite things.
Since we'll only have 15 minutes for our Holistic Medical Decision Making call tomorrow, please tell me when was Arthur last 100% normal?
How much time does he spend every day running around the farm?
The diagnostic label of myasthenia (have they done the tests to confirm the diagnosis?) and the possible OP toxicity are way, way less important than his susceptibility to them which is partially based on his happiness, outdoor exposure, and exercise.
Arthur was 100% normal on Monday and Monday night. He is outside all the time. He comes in for spells. Sometimes he comes in and sleeps all day but we try to keep him outside. He is a phenomenally loyal guardian. He always stays on the property and protects everything we have. The vets have a certain diagnosis but how he got it is up in the air. He has improved salivation, not drooling as much. His lips are not as droopy. Their big concern is the mega esophagus. They say he’s aspirating a lot and has pneumonia from it. The esophagus is why they tell me he’s not out of the woods yet. The internal medicine vet had me check ingredients in my cattle starter and other feeds. We went through any possibilités we could think of. My Arthur has never been to vet or had any vaccines since he was a puppy. Three and a half weeks ago we took him to the vet and he got a rabies vaccine and started SimpericaTrio because his fleas and hot spots were out of hand and nothing was working. It is well known in Georgia that this is one of the worst years for fleas. He’s never had a problem like he did this year. My calf is covered as well. (I will seek advice for her later) Vet claims no connection between meds/vaccines and his current ailments. But I’m skeptical.
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2017
- Messages
- 6,287
Hmmm...
Tonight I visited my sweet Arthur. He is going to get better. I just know it. I am excited for him. I’m so glad we have homeopathy and that our Creator blessed us with remedies that heal! I dosed him with a dose of phos 30c for his primary ailment of megaesophagus and his saliva improved so much the vet commented on it. He is getting a new bed out of this deal and yummy soft food so he might even think it was worth it! I have to build him a Bailey Chair in the morning before I go get him.
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2017
- Messages
- 6,287
Yes!
Fantastic!! As vets see more of these experiences, we'll come to embrace the body's innate healing ability. And homeopathy.
The Path to Pet Wellness: A New Approach to Holistic Canine Care
By Jeff Feinman, VMD, CVH. Welcome to the "Path to Pet Wellness." For many pet parents and professionals, this approach represents a fundamental shift in how we share our lives with our
happyhealthydog.org
Exactly!!! And this is key to helping his body want to heal.
The Happiness Protocol in Your Pet's Life
At HA! we are committed to much more than helping pets become dis-ease free. We promote restoring and maintaining vitality, balance, energy, & happiness.
www.holisticactions.com
HA! Happiness Protocol: 7 Ways to Optimize Your Pet's Life
How can you empower your pet to live their happiest life? Here are seven activities to implement and boost your pet’s behavior, energy, appetite, and mood.
www.holisticactions.com
- Joined
- Mar 3, 2021
- Messages
- 671
Yep; he's teaching YOU - and us, and anyone else listening. Not a big deal for him; he's plenty strong enough to weather this. Tell him you understand, that you got the message, and he can go ahead and get better now.....oh, and stay away from this vet, or at least learn how to interpret and use any good stuff he might say. Go, Arthur; We're all rooting for you!
