[nagdu] Destiny's status

[Dmgina]

I am sorry this is happening. 
I am pleased you were in a building. 

Keep us posted. 
 Dar 

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On Jul 13, 2012, at 12:27 PM, Debbie Cole <debbieanne1124 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm so sorry to hear about this janice.  bless Destiny's heart.
> 
> On 7/13/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> Some of you might know about Destiny having a major seizure during the
>> NFB convention at Dallas, if you attended the NAGDU meeting on Monday.
>> Marion was able to get me in touch with the GDF trainer at the
>> convention, who was able to go with me to an emergency clinic on Sunday,
>> July1. The ER vet didn't have know of an immediate cause of Destiny's
>> seizure. He spoke with the director of veterinarian services at GDF and
>> they agreed that Destiny was in no immediate danger. They reasoned it
>> was safe  to postpone the usual blood work associated with seizures
>> until I returned home and the cost to perform the blood work would be
>> cheaper than in an ER clinic.
>> 
>> Earlier in the week, Destiny saw the vet at our regular clinic and the
>> blood work was performed. Those tests revealed a somewhat low T-4 value
>> which might be associated with low thyroid. The vet called to ask me if
>> I wanted to have an additional test done that was more reliable
>> indicator of hypothyroidism. I agreed, If the thyroid condition was what
>> precipitated the seizure,this is a treatable condition that shouldn't
>> not significantly affect her guide work and if properly managed
>> shouldn't prompt a seizure. The $70.00 thyroid test was negative.
>> 
>> At this point, I received a call from GDF from one of the veterinarian's
>> to call her about Destiny's diagnosis of epilepsy. Unfortunately, when I
>> tried to call GDF back, the veterinarian had left for the week Later
>> that evening my regular veterinarian had told me of the negative blood
>> test. She also discussed her talk with the vet from GDF. The GDF vet had
>> mentioned that they usually retire dogs with epilepsy even if they are
>> on medication due to the issue of safety and the risk that the dog might
>> have a seizure while crossing the street.
>> 
>> I have left messages on the veterinarian's and a vet tech voice mail to
>> call me. The former I know will not be in until Monday. It has been such
>> a shock to hear the discussion of retirement for Destiny. I had planned
>> for 6 more years. I am in my last year of classes then internship. Her
>> guide work is wonderful. The GDF trainer commented to me about her work
>> and how well she was doing before the seizures. I don't know what to do.
>> I feel in limbo until I talk to the vet at GDF on Monday. But living
>> with my aging parents I am not sure if they will want two dogs in the
>> house. This has made it difficult for me to do all the other things I
>> have to do.
>> 
>> I just wanted to let people know how Destiny was if people were
>> interested. She is somewhat more low energy than before but otherwise
>> every thing else is normal.
>> Janice and Destiny
>> 
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> warmly,
> 
> Debbie Cole
> 
> debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
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