Hey Guys,
We are new to the forum and unfortunately we come to the forum with bad news:
About four weeks ago, our beautiful 7 yo Staffy, Toongah, developed difficulty with balance and coordination. Initially, we thought she might have a spinal problem, so she went in for a spinal MRI which proved unremarkable. Last weekend she had seizure & we rushed her to hospital where she was admitted to ICU for a few days. She has since had a brain MRI and we found a small tumour on the right side of her brain. She is home with us now, and is on Macrolone & Phenobarbitone. My wife and I have been alternating taking days off our jobs so someone is always with her. She is drinking and weeing a lot (which the vet advised would happen), but she has not passed a stool in two days now.
Has anyone else heard of these drugs causing constipation?
We have been adding a little bit of vegetable oil, but still no luck yet?
The tumour ( and associated swelling) has also affected her eyesight in her left eye. She goes in for brain surgery on Tuesday and the neurologist has given her excellent propects for recovery.
Toongah is "the whole world" to my wife and I and we hope our little girl gets better soon.
All the Best,
Chris.
