12/10/00 13:43:47

Name: SHELLEY ELLIS

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I HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD MIX POODLE. HE STARTED ABOUT 1 MONTH OR 2 AGO AND IT HAS NOW HAS ESCALATED TO ABOUT ONE EVERY TWO DAYS. DID GET VET CHECKED FOUND IT IS IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY.

10/13/00 02:18:17

Name: Frances Lavender-Fish	My URL: Visit Me
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I'm gathering info for a friend. In the 1950's I owned a standard poodle that had seizures diagnosed as epilepsy. He lived to age 6. His entire litter had seizures. This was a rescue dog and our first intro to poodles. I've been searching for his ped gree. F. L-F

09/25/00 04:45:52

Name: lindasue shollmier	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one standard
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I would very much like to particiate in the survey. I have a 13 year old that began episodes in Aug.1999. It has progressively gotten worse/more frequent. He is under the care of vets at a teaching hospital now. Phenobarbytal has begun to loose effectiven ss. I am to have a heart monitor placed on him tomorrow & record activities for 24 hours. A multitude of tests have been run. I would be delighted to share info if anyone needs what we have.

09/14/00 23:52:14

Name: Poppy Gall	My URL: Visit Me
How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 2 standards	Did you Participate in the Research?: not yet

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Thank you Barbara for all this information! It makes Zoe's seizures less frightening.

08/22/00 22:32:55

Name: Sheryl Foote	My URL: Visit Me
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Your information was very good. Have 2 poodles, 1 was rescued from dog pound and then we purch from rescuer. He is about 2 1/2 and has seizures on a regular basis 4-8 weeks. About 20-40 minutes. Today it lasted 1 1/2 hours. Do the mentioned drugs hav any side effects to the poodles internal organs or functions? I know some chemicals can. If you have any opportunity to comment I would appreciate. We have not had him to a vet to confirm but my husband is a nurse and is familiar with seizures and I h d a poodle growing up with seizures. Thank you.

07/30/00 15:25:43

Name: Beth	My URL: Visit Me
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Iwould like to do the most I can do for my pet so I don't loose her.

07/28/00 14:43:51

Name: Shane	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: One
Did you Participate in the Research?: No

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Our 3-year old toy poodle has just been diagnosed with possible portosystemic shunt of the liver causing his epileptic fit he had a few days ago for the first time.If anyone knows anything about this condition can they please e-mail me...Thanks.

06/17/00 21:14:08

Name: Lisa Achilles	My URL: Visit Me
How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one	Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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my dog has been having grand mal siezures at least 2 a week sometimes 4 The vet has uped his dose of phenobarbital and frequency but they still occur. checked with breeder none supposibly in blood line. Very concerned. Vet ran all kinds of tests. Still lo king for answers.

05/24/00 19:18:13

Name: Gillian Evans	My URL: Visit Me
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Thank God I 've found you! We thought we were the only ones in the world. Our Poodle, Daniel has had siezures for around 18 months now, and it is very distressing. I'll be visiting again. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!

03/31/00 19:24:21

Name: Michael Young	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: none yet
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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Just checking in to say hello - Hello! We are on the fast track to adding a standard to our family. Hope all is well, much love, Michael

02/25/00 01:28:05

Name: judy	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 1 standard
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2/24/00-My standard had what I think is a seizure today-he seemed to be "spooked" and ran/crawled a short distance, cowered, shook, and had tremors. This lasted approximately 3 minutes, and he seemed very scared-he did not loose consciousness-nor did he oam or vomit, but his front paws seemed to not be able to hold him up, and he just layed there. I cuddled him, and he seemed soothed-after a while he calmed down and the tremors stopped. After a few minutes, he got up and started to romp and play like b fore. This never happened before-I am not sure it was a seizure, but I do know that poodles are prone to this, or at least I have been told this. Is this true? He is 4 1/2 yrs old. Could this have been his first?

02/13/00 17:36:35

Name: Bill Crain	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: There were 3
Did you Participate in the Research?: No

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After having lost my most treasured friend in a seizure I highly appreciate any research. (Mocha had both Sebaceous Adinitis and seizures.) thank you! bill

12/19/99 21:29:17

Name: Gail OBrien	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one...cousin's
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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Older standard poodle suffered cannine epilepsy after home was bug sprayed..trying to find out if bug spray may have caused problem..bug company says no..am trying to find out for cousin who cannot use computer..any help greatly appreciated.

12/14/99 22:25:38

Name: d.willms	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 3(toys)
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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I am soglad someone is researching this awful problem.I say awful because I had to put a toy to sleep because of this,and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do.He did not respond to phenabarb or potassium bromide. Other family members related to him t rough one particular dog have seizures as well. They are all toys.Darla

11/12/99 03:05:32

Name: Dennis	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: One
Did you Participate in the Research?: No

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I have a 4year old Toy who has been having seizures for about 2 years now.The last two we feel was brought on by going on long walks,he trembles and cannot walk.His history is being logged with our local vet,who suggested I search the web for info.What a reat Site.

10/12/99 04:27:23

Name: beverly carpenter	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one
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I check your web site because my poodle is 15 years old, and for the past two days she has not eaten. She shimmers most of the time and sometimes has a jerking motion. She has trouble standing and looses her balance. Sometimes the inner eyelid appears. I am very worried about her. Last week there was bood in her stool and the vet did an xray and a sonogram. Her stomach was fine. He said she had a minor infection in her colon. He said it was colitis. She has trouble eating because her teeth chatter ll the time. I took her in to the vet today and he gave her an iv because she wasn't eating. I have her home now but will take her back tomorrow morning. He said he would do blood test in hopes that he can find out what is wrong. If you have any ideas that would help me help my vet, I'll appreciate it. I'm not sure if this is considered a comment but I'm concerned about Muffie. That's her name. bcarpe2200@aol.com

09/24/99 22:28:48

Name: Donna Seigart	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 4 Irish Setters!!
Did you Participate in the Research?: Yes

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I was given your website addy by Pat Willis. After visiting I have to complement you on the clarity of expression and ease of navigating your site. May I publish some of your information in our Irish Setter Club of the Pacific newsletter? I've been trying to raise the consciousness of several individuals and feel I need to keep striking while the iron is hot!! Thank you.

09/12/99 19:11:56

Name: David Piper	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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I am completely new to dog owning, and in particular, owning one charming little poodle named Barnaby. But I'm researching the internet because he is at 19 weeks beginning to show some signs of what MIGHT be epilepsy--biting into the air around his head nd barking without cause, and so on. I'm very, very keen to get some information about treatment here. David Piper.

08/16/99 00:13:56

Name: Mary Helen Tuttle	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 1 SP
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Our Ivy, 7 years old, started seizing on January 1,1999 and has done so approximately every 3 months since; always between 3 and 6 am. The weather is always different and "stress" would be hard to judge. The seizures last approx. 10 minutes or less and a e grand mal. Her vet did bloodwork and found her thyroid level to be low, hence she has been on thyroid medication since January, 1999. She gets phenobarbitol after the seizure and for 2 days following. Ivy was a "brood bitch" for a Kennel in San Diego had 2 or 3 litters and the owners gave her to us as they knew we would provide a good and loving home for her. I'm not in possession of her pedigree nor am I familiar with any of her relatives. I was told that many of her offspring went on to be Champio s. She has never been shown and we promised not to. However, in retrospect, when we got her 2 years ago, she had a severe ear infection which turned out to be psudomonis (sp) After much medication and treatment, we opted for ear surgery which was very successful and have had no recurrence of the infection. I guess I'm just glad to visit these pages and try to gain an understanding of these seizures. I am comfortable with her vet and am calmer during these seizures but saddened all the same. I'm hoping to find info on what to expect in the future for Ivy. re there any other webpages or books that would help?

07/18/99 23:45:43

Name: Tammy	My URL: Visit Me
How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 1 Toy	Did you Participate in the Research?: No

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We just got a new puppy. The puppy started having seizures at about 8 weeks old. She has had three seizures in a three week period. I appreicate the information on your website. I am trying to become knowledgable on the topic. Thanks!

06/28/99 23:50:59

Name: Jen Hurley	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: three
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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One of my poodles(all three are toys) is epileptic. She has experienced at least one seizure before a storm; I am not sure about the others because she was in the care of my parents. She just suffered another seizure of about four minute duration this af ernoon prior to a thunderstorm. She was, however just vaccinated and recieves a very high fat diet due to the fact that she also suffers from bladder stones and her veterinarians have suggested c/d diet which is very high in fat(although she is very thin nd one of the other poodles has gained weight due to the food which he shares- this cannot be helped). We would all be happy to help with the research in any way, and are located here in Tallahassee. Daisy, the epileptic, is eleven years old, Ollie is twelve, and Cody(the fat one) is four. All are AKC registered. If you have any helpful information, please let me know.

05/22/99 13:03:49

Name: Angie Furst	My URL: Visit Me
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Wish I had known about it. I would like to participate in your studies. Anything to help my standard poodle, Spencer.

04/11/99 16:05:52

Name: Kay	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 2 Standards
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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Just looking for seizure information.

04/10/99 21:33:37

Name: Paula Zan	My URL: Visit Me
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Don't have time today but will be back to participate. Years ago I had a Mini with epilepsy. My soon to be 15 yr. old has had grand mals for about a year now, so I'll return soon.

03/27/99 02:22:25

Name: Richard Brinkley	My URL: Visit Me
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I have a Poodle that weihs 4 lbs and is 6 years old. Sometimes she just starts trembling and cannot walk or do anything. I found this web site and will try to keep checking in from time to time. Keep up the good service.

01/05/99 14:33:07

Name: Barbara Licht	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 2 Standards
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Feel free to email me directly if you have questions about epilepsy or about our research on seizures in Poodles.

01/05/99 02:22:16

Name: Cindy Byers	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 1 (she is a toy)
Did you Participate in the Research?: NO

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I gave information to Barbara concerning my toy poodle named Brandi. (seizures)

01/04/99 11:06:03

Name: Rachel Bacon	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: two
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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Thanks for all your help in the past. Your web site should be a great help to everyone needing information concerning epilepsy.

01/04/99 00:05:58

Name: Jayne Cohen	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one
Did you Participate in the Research?: no

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A woman I met New Years Eve E Mailed me this site. I found it very interesting. I have a toy poodle but she is fine. My problem is with my 3lb yorkie. He is 5 years old and has been epileptic since he was 5 or 6 mo. old. He is on pheno but still seizures t least once a month. He is like a child to me and I am so frustrated because I can't accept that is he "eplileptic" and thats it. I panic with every seizure that it may be his last one and I would really like to talk to you. My vet says he doubts serious y if he has liver shunt because there are other symptoms besides seizures and he doesn't have any of them. Can I communicate with you whether it be by e-mail or whatever regarding this situation. I have spent hours online and at the library and I feel I h ve gone in circles. Thanks.

01/03/99 19:58:14

Name: Linda Hargraves	My URL: Visit Me
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I have a standard apricot poodle who has had four siezures since her second rabies shot. I would love to participate in the research. How can I do that? I have also taken her to a homopathic vet here in Montana and have seen some pretty amazing results

01/03/99 18:22:23

Name: Jan Gray	My URL: Visit Me
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Great job!

01/03/99 18:21:51

Name: Moselle Domingue	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: one

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My poodle does not have epilepsy, but she does have seizures due to micro hepatic shunts in her liver. She is on KBr twice a day. I appreciate Dr. Licht's assurance that we are doing the right thing after the initial diagnosis was made.

01/03/99 18:10:48

Name: Judy Rich	My URL: Visit Me
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01/03/99 14:38:42

Name: Winona Kuhl

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I began steps to participate in the research, but my husband had recently died and I was at such loose ends I found myself not completing things. I have since been told that my MP's seizures are not due to idopathic (sp?) e;ilepsy, but rather are more th n likely connected to an extremely high fat content in his blood - the reason for which is undetermined.

12/31/98 12:41:02

Name: Betsy Tuttle	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: 4 (plus 6 puppies)
Did you Participate in the Research?: yes

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Great site, will post it on the WPC web site!

12/24/98 01:36:49

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12/16/98 05:39:07

Name: Eva LaGrisse	My URL: Visit Me
My Email: Email Me	How Many Poodles Are In The Family?: several
Did you Participate in the Research?: Yes

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Thanks for the opportunity to build these pages. I hope they become a source of information for anyone with seizure problems in their poodles!