Agnes's good & bad news

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    Agnes's good & bad news

    We think Agnes had a small stroke last Thursday, possible caused by a clot due to her compromised heart.  She fell on some ice when walking on Wednesday night, but got up and seemed fine.  Thursday morning we went for our walk and everything was normal.  I got home at lunch time Thursday and she was stumbling, falling over, and her head is tilted.  Of course, every vet was closed for the holiday and I was sick as can be myself, so I waited until Saturday morning to get her looked at.  Honestly, it really wouldn't have mattered if she'd gone in Thursday because there would have been nothing any vet could do except tell me to keep an eye on her.  She has some tissue loss on her skull, her eyes aren't steady (they are kind of googly now), and she suffered some nerve damage.  Her hind legs are not as steady as they were and the bent over paw test showed more damage on her right side. 

    The good news is that the vet told me that dogs have more collateral blood vessels in their brains than humans and can re-route the blood, so she will make some semblance of recovery.  And she has.  She is not as steady on her feet, but not staggering or falling over like she was a few days ago.  So here we are, taking it one day at a time.  I was definitely reminded that, despite the improvements that we've made, she is still a frail little old lady.

    ETA: vet thinks it was coincidental that she fell and then had the stroke, that the two weren't related.

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     Awww, poor sweetheart :( Sending her good thoughts for continued improvement.

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    Prayers and good vibes coming from here for Agnes.  She's got a huge heart, that's for sure and I'm so glad to hear that there is improvement!

    Hugs and ear scritches!  Well, those were for Agnes, but heres a hug for YOU too!

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     Aw poor Agnes and you!  We're sending our best to you both.

    Once gain it is so sweet of you to have taken her in and cared for her so deeply.  Big hugs to you Tina and some top cuddling for little Agnes

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    Tina, I'm glad to hear that she's holding her own.  We're sending good thoughts ya'll's way.

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    Oh Agnes  . . . .  please get better soon, sweetie.

     

    Auntie Deb

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    I'm sorry she had this happen but I'm glad she's somewhat better.  Sending Agnes some healing vibes and sending you a hug.

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    Sending good healing vibes and belly scritches!

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    Poor Aggie :( Big hugs for the both of you.
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    Good vibes & ear rubbies going out to my favorite little brown houndie girl.  ((HUGS)) to her mama.

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    Certainly not the ideal way to start off the new year but I'm glad she's improving and hope that continues.

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    Poor thing!!  I hope she gets better!! 

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    Feel better Agnes!

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    Oh, Agnes, you may be frail, but you sure are trying hard to be resilient.  Good girl!  Extra scritches from Auntie Paige

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     Hugs and strength to both of you!