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WarChild · 10-13-2010, 02:32 PM

Okay I just got off the phone with my sister.

She said, of course, that without knowing the case she can't really say. But her thoughts are this:

Dewormers are very safe and she has never heard of this type of reaction. There are some dewormers that can be toxic to Collie breeds but it's unlikely they'd be used at all as there are lots of options.

She said it really depends a lot on the age of the dog. If it's a young dog, and I think you said it is a puppy, then it's quite possible that it's Epilepsy and it's been triggered by something like the stress of being in the clinic to get tests and shots. If she was treated with heavy doses of Valum and Phenobarb (seizure medicine) then it could take a long time to wear off and may appear as if the dog is in a vegetative state when in fact it's just zonked right out. It depends on how big of a dose the dog was given. If the dog is an older dog then you think things like parasites or tumours in the brain but in a young dog epilepsy is a strong possibility.

She also said that treating with Valium and phenobarb IS the exact right thing to do. The ER clinic did exactly what she would have done.

She said that it depends on how much money you want to spend. If you're willing to shell out the cash, and you want to continue with the care then your dog needs a specialist (Neurologist). They'll start with an MRI of the brain and work to diagnose treatable illness. On the other hand they may also tell you it's time to let the dog go. This is going to be a very expensive path, think thousands and thousands of dollars.

She also said that getting a second oppinion is natural and normal and if you don't trust the Vet you are with, take the dog to another one. Perhaps you have friends that can reccomend a good one?

Good luck!

10-13-2010, 02:32 PM
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Okay I just got off the phone with my sister. She said, of course, that without knowing the case she can't really say. But her thoughts are this: Dewormers are very safe and she has never heard of this type of reaction. There are some dewormers that can be toxic to Collie breeds but it's unlikely they'd be used at all as there are lots of options. She said it really depends a lot on the age of the dog. If it's a young dog, and I think you said it is a puppy, then it's quite possible that it's Epilepsy and it's been triggered by something like the stress of being in the clinic to get tests and shots. If she was treated with heavy doses of Valum and Phenobarb (seizure medicine) then it could take a long time to wear off and may appear as if the dog is in a vegetative state when in fact it's just zonked right out. It depends on how big of a dose the dog was given. If the dog is an older dog then you think things like parasites or tumours in the brain but in a young dog epilepsy is a strong possibility. She also said that treating with Valium and phenobarb IS the exact right thing to do. The ER clinic did exactly what she would have done. She said that it depends on how much money you want to spend. If you're willing to shell out the cash, and you want to continue with the care then your dog needs a specialist (Neurologist). They'll start with an MRI of the brain and work to diagnose treatable illness. On the other hand they may also tell you it's time to let the dog go. This is going to be a very expensive path, think thousands and thousands of dollars. She also said that getting a second oppinion is natural and normal and if you don't trust the Vet you are with, take the dog to another one. Perhaps you have friends that can reccomend a good one? Good luck! __________________ .