rachels.haven's Journal

[rachels.haven]

Badger had another seizure tonight at feeding time when I was dishing it up in the barn. Really, really, heart wrenchingly sad to watch him stop eating, lay on the floor, start whimpering, and convulse. When my brain turned on I shut the barn door and ran for Mark. When we got back he'd just finished and Bailey drove him away from the door, and away from us, loudly, acting like she was going to kill him if he didn't stay back. She wanted to come in the house with us tonight. I think she's scared. The vet comes at 11 tomorrow to "talk about it" as his wife put it. This is such a cruel thing to put him through.

 

[Baymule]

I am really sorry. These seizures may be related to his bad behavior. I'm no vet and certainly not a neurologist, but his brains aren't wired right and I have a sinking feeling that it won't get any better.

 

[rachels.haven]

Last night was rough on the dog. He was a mess this morning.
We get to wait on the "everything but epilepsy" bloodwork to come back, but the vet says that considering his good body condition and his history, that Badger has epilepsy, and it can cause behavior changes before seizures, like agitation. We're starting his meds today to let them build in his system and the vet wants him rehomed to an indoor, non guarding home.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We're starting his meds today to let them build in his system and the vet wants him rehomed to an indoor, non guarding home.

I know that's not how you envisioned his life to be - but it really is probably best all around. At least now you know it's nothing that you did, or didn't do, that caused this.

 

[rachels.haven]

Thanks. Maybe after this is all over when I work up the nerve we'll find a more reputable breeder somehow and try again.

 

[Hens and Roos]

sorry to hear of his health challenges, that the meds help and you can find a good home for him. When we fostered, we had several dogs come in with seizure issues, the one dog was adopted by a couple that cooked all his food for him and that helped him.

 

[rachels.haven]

Breeder emailed back inquiring to know what the diagnosis was. I told her what I said above. She gave me the, "good luck finding him a new home!" then "oh yeah, can I have those test results?" Yes, she can have a copy. She's a terrible breeder with no intention of helping the little hurt mess she brought into this world. She'd better watch out. I may need to spread the word. I'm mad.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I know I may be the dissenting vote here....but... If the "product" is not suitable for the job for which it was intended - the purchaser should be compensated. I'd at least approach the breeder with that. If this breeder routinely sells pups she might want to keep on friendly terms with her previous clients.

I once sold a litter of Westie pups and a couple of years later was contacted by one of the puppy purchasers saying that their pup had a skin condition. I asked them if they wanted to return the dog and get a refund - they didn't want that. I asked them to neuter the dog and send me the vet report. Then I refunded $400 of their $500 purchase price. They were happy and even though I've never sold another puppy - it just felt like the right thing to do. Maybe your breeder could be persuaded to do "something" to ease her conscience.

 

[rachels.haven]

I think I'd need to inflict a conscious on her first.

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

Thanks. Maybe after this is all over when I work up the nerve we'll find a more reputable breeder somehow and try again.

This is a very tough situation...I can sort of relate....I hope you can find good people to take and care for him