1/18/12 - 4:00PM - Met with Neurologist. Bloodwork, X-ray, and Ultrasound clean except for nodule on spleen (not a likely cause). Phenobarbital level is at 28 (was at 20 on 1/3/12). Ideal phenobarbital level is around 33. We will measure the nodule in 3-4 months.
Cletus had full head tilt today, seems better now. When head was straightened, eye dropped. Could be as simple as inner ear infection combined with epilepsy where phenobarbital not working for Cletus. If need to, potassium bromide next drug of choice combined with phenobarbital. I asked about Sodium Bromide instead of potassium bromide to help avoid GI issues and possible risk of megaesophagus (enlargement of esophagus). They said they split the dose in half and give with food to avoid complications.
Could be brain tumor, cancer, etc, or a combination or any of these as well as ear infection and/or epilepsy. MRI and Spinal Tap on 1/19/12. Total expected cost $2,500 - $3,000.
I am Douglas Silber and I was the owner of Cletus, a bloodhound who is reported to be the 1st dog with open lipped schizencephaly (OLS). Even though he has the only reported case of OLS in a dog, he can't be the only one with the condition. This blog began with the purpose of following his life and to help educate about OLS in an animal. Cletus may no longer be by my side but I will continue to push for schizencephaly education and awareness... in the name and memory of Cletus the Bloodhound.
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