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Published on: August 04, 2023 • By: hannahrose18 · In Forum: Dogs
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hannahrose18
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August 04, 2023 at 07:41pm
Hi, my dog does this constantly, previously I had been told he had a brain tumour (he wasn't tested) because his pupil was also blown after one of these episodes Ans he was given steroids, since being on steroids his eye has improved it is now facing forward rather than drifting, he occasionally looks like he is a little bit lost when walking around the house but otherwise seems alright... Any advice? The vets won't give him anymore steroids as they are saying if I don't want to pay the 4k for the investigations then I'm delaying the inevitable and should consider putting him down but he isn't ready for that he's still happy in himself eating and drinking etc
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 05, 2023 at 11:01pm
Hello - I'm afraid that I don't know enough about this case in order to comment.  A happy medium between what you seem to be describing (a GP examining your dog in a ten minute consultation, saying 'its something neurological' and giving steroids), and a £4000 specialist MRI scan might certainly exist.  Indeed, your vet may have completed a diagnostic procsss already; it is somewhat difficult to tell from here.   For example, they might have performed a neurological exam, which will tell them exactly what the patient's brain can or can't do, thus localising the problem to a distinct area of the eye / brain.  They can also evaluate this in terms of the age / breed ('signalment') and history of the patient in order to work out what possibilities are most likely.  If neurology isn't their favourite, they might seek outside guidance with this from a neurologist or pathologist.   However there are cases where an MRI scan is definitely needed in order to come to a definitive diagnosis.  Asking lots of questions (what could it be / what have you ruled out / how sure are you that a specialist would say the same after the initial examination / how much is referral for just the initial constation) can be useful.    I hope that this helps a little.
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 05, 2023 at 11:03pm
TYPO:  'for just the initial consultation' (with the neuro specialist)
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kennaanna
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November 04, 2023 at 01:49am
I understand that you're concerned about your dog's health and the advice given by the vets. It's important to prioritize your dog's well-being and make decisions based on what you believe is best for them. If you're not ready to consider putting your dog down, you can seek a second opinion from another veterinarian or discuss alternative treatment options. Remember to continue monitoring your dog's behavior and consult with professionals who can provide appropriate guidance.
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