New To Group - Lost Beloved Dog To Epilepsy Options

[pogo_pdx]

I'm new to your Forum and I need supportive folks like you.

I've felt silly, that I've been able to accept deaths in my elderly family better than losing my dog. His name was "Wally Baxter". The full name had nothing to do with my last name or my fiancée's. He had to be euthanized after 2 years of Phenobarbital pills and tests. He was not the typical pure breed, hyperactive Bichon Frise. One day, he had the most violent Grand Mal seizure. I knew that's what it was immediately. Then, he'd be well for a long time. Sometimes, dogs have a few episodes and this brain storm never occurs again.

Wally's life was so special because I could not have any children. He was loved by children, he made the meanest old man happy. He just had that zest for life. When we were sick, he knew it, and comforted me. He listened, and he enjoyed learning. I miss him. People say, "Well, I would never have a pure breed dog because they are susceptible", but he's really not high on the list. I looked on sites of animals having seizures and none of them compared to the violence he experienced. Well, after nights without sleep, because he was so scared of what was happening to him, lost time from work...we saw him just not respond to all the medications. Wally needed so much good care, that we lost our own abilities to follow-up with dental appointments, doctor appointments, so they'd help us by putting him in "day care for dogs" right at the Vet's office.

It hurts. He had 12 Grand Mal seizures in less than 24 hours, he just was suffering too much and went straight to heaven with our help.

More another time. I am sorry if I have "Triggered" old wounds for any of you. I'm new here. My name is Michele.
Thanks for the space.

[Bubba]

Hey Michele---------Just lost my beloved pal on 9-3-08.This is one of the few places I know of where people understand your grief.We are all hurting here.Wally is still around in that next dimension.Google 'The Rainbow Bridge' for some comfort.Wally is there waiting patiently for you.Desire creates attachment which creates universe.God bless Wally.C U at the party on the BRIDGE................BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace and Light..............Bubba..................

[ann]

Hey Michele---------Just lost my beloved pal on 9-3-08.This is one of the few places I know of where people understand your grief.We are all hurting here.Wally is still around in that next dimension.Google 'The Rainbow Bridge' for some comfort.Wally is there waiting patiently for you.Desire creates attachment which creates universe.God bless Wally.C U at the party on the BRIDGE................BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace and Light..............Bubba..................

Hi Michele..I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You did the right thing. Wally is thanking you. Sounds like you found a special friend. He will be forever in your hearts. Please post more stories and pictures when you are ready. Just remember he is in a pain free and safe place now.. Hugs. Ann