Where to begin. I have been sitting on the fence with regards to flea/tick meds. However our 14 year old cat nearly died from a paralysis tick recently and I knew I had to do something for Harley. I decided on Bravecto three monthly chew tablet and now my boy is fighting for his life. He has had a bad reaction and is also reacting badly to the valium and phenol treatment. It seems that any chemicals are bad news for him. I am in a very bad place right now. Overwhelmed with guilt and frightened that I may lose this precious soul who we have only had for 18 months but who has won our hearts and filled the gap that my children have left as they head out into the world. He is only five. He deserves so much more.
Oh, lord, that's dreadful news! The only glimmer of hope is that he IS only five. He's a fighter, like you and Kira, so don't despair just yet. There will be many people from this board who'll be wishing fervently for his return to health, and you can be sure I'll be one of them.
It is good to get a reply in this very dark hour. Our vet has never seen such a response to chemicals which includes the meds that are normally used for recovery. Thank you so much Pilgrim, we love this boy so much.
Yes, I know. It shines through every post you write about him. Anyway, he's a golden retriever. How can you not love him? By the way, where is he right now? At home? Or at the vet?
I am so sorry to hear about the reaction Harley is having.and pray that he has a turnaround SOON!!!!! My dog had a bad reaction to Saresto so I totally understand how scared you feel. Hopefully the meds will kick in and you will have your baby feeling better in no time. My thoughts will be with you and Harley.
Prayers to you & Harley that he make a swift & full recovery & to his medical team that they have the power to heal him. Fully understand the hesitation & guilt to use chemicals as it often seems like we're in a perpetual Catch 22--don't beat yourself up, had you known he would have reacted badly you would have chose a different course--you did what you thought best having given it careful thought.
No - not Harley! I'm sending out prayers for this sweet, sweet boy! How were you to know he'd have this reaction? You can't beat yourself up over this. Please keep us updated on how he's doing!
I'm so sorry to hear this. My boy Helo, also had a bad reaction to the diazepam used to get his seizures under control. He did recover from that so hang in there. Phenobarb didn't help him at all so he is not on that medicine. He is on potassium bromide which helped and he had no side effects. I'm praying Harley recovers from this and goes on to have a healthy seizure free life. Helo has been seizure free for 2 years by avoiding what causes them. It looks like flea and tick meds are Harley's trigger.
I am so , so sorry to read about this. I was so enthusiastic about Bravecto, bc it really does work on ticks amazingly well. However my drug sensitive girl Lush has a very bad reaction to it, though not as bad as what your are battling.
I am so upset for you and I will be waiting for news. I am sending strong white light your way and btw...you are an amazing Mom.....seriously...AN AMAZING MOM
That is awful. You cannot know until you try with chemicals. It is not your fault you were trying to protect him from another ghastly thing - ticks.
I hope we will hear from you soon and that the meds are working. Big hugs to you and Harley.
Please, please, PLEASE do not blame yourself! You were only trying to do the right thing! I will keep your sweetie in my thoughts! Sending hugs and prayers your way, keep us updated!
I am so sorry to hear this. You and Harley are in my thoughts. You've been a mainstay of this group ever since you've been here. We are sending hope and positive thoughts for your sweet boy to recover soon!
Oh no!!! I can't believe this, I am so sorry this happened!
But it's not your fault, you couldn't have predicted it.
I will keep you and Harley in my thoughts.
Hoping for a speedy recovery!
Harley has fans all over the world, and I am one of them. I know how much your sweet boy is loved and treasured. Fight, Harley, fight!
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