tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post7173677854311278822..comments2024-03-01T02:15:40.157-06:00Comments on Pugnacious P: Payton’s battle with PDE…treatmentPaytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06001252985179919472noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-37754268109987342252016-09-25T21:48:08.273-05:002016-09-25T21:48:08.273-05:00Thank you so much for sharing Peyton's story. ...Thank you so much for sharing Peyton's story. The information is invaluable. I hope it might help some dogs (and their people) if I also share my experiences of having a pug with PDE.<br /><br />My pug Jagger was diagnosed with PDE in May 2015 at the age of 4. Initially his seizures were controlled with a mixture of anti-convulsion medications. A month later Jagger began to seize and could not stop. We rushed him into the Veterinary Hospital in Zurich (UZH). When I handed Jagger over, close to death and unconscious, I never expected that I would see my sweet boy again. Luckily for us UZH were doing a study on Encephalitis of Unknown Origin in Dogs. They gave Jagger 10 doses of low level radiation over the course of 14 days and 1 year and 3 months later he is still with us and is a happy little pug. He takes a combination of Phenoleptil and Levetiracetam four times daily and has a check up every 3 months.<br /><br />As is the case we PDE we know it will return at some point. We know that Jagger will not enjoy a full life, but he is very happy for now. He goes on walks, plays with his doggy brother (Magnum PI) and REALLY enjoys his food. <br /><br />When he was diagnosed with PDE I read what I could about the illness and believed Jagger would be gone within a few months possibly even weeks. Our vet like many other vets advised us that we would probably need to put Jagger down within a short time of his diagnosis. Luckily for us we lived near a hospital that had specialist knowledge and they gave us our pug back. If your Pug is diagnosed with PDE make sure you get a referral to a neurologist with experience of NME. If we had not, Jagger would not be here now.<br />Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-77954018647898797972016-08-19T16:12:36.818-05:002016-08-19T16:12:36.818-05:00My daughter's 2 year old pug Lucy just got dia...My daughter's 2 year old pug Lucy just got diagnosed yesterday. We are devastated. She is now on Keppra, Zonisamide and Phenobarb. She just started prednisone and Cyclosporine. Did you ever get the IV treatment Cytosar? It was recommended by our neurologist but we would have to travel to Cornell NY to get it for her and keep her there 48 hrs. every 3 weeks. Thought we should at least try the current regimen to see if we can slow the progression. <br />Thank you for sharing your story. You had one amazing pug!!!!Lucy's Grammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-2665748671520440352015-05-13T08:08:16.428-05:002015-05-13T08:08:16.428-05:00Hi Kristin,
Payton didn't start off on all 4 o...Hi Kristin,<br />Payton didn't start off on all 4 of the seizure medication (the Diazapam wasn't given routinely - only emergencies). When she was first diagnosed, her neurologist prescribed phenobarbital and keppra. Then throughout the years as she had some relapses and the disease progressed the zonisamide and gabapenton were added. We were told multiple drugs are better since they work on the brain differently. However if your pug's seizures are being controlled on just one drug, then I don't know that I'd want to add another. Hope this helped. Please email me at boostrom1 "at" charter.net if you have other questions or would like to discuss more - I think that'll be a more reliable communication mechanism. I'll be keeping your pug in my prayers. <br />Love,<br />ChristyPayton's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314869169521579279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-83955004863761116672015-05-12T13:14:09.138-05:002015-05-12T13:14:09.138-05:00Hi there!
I know this is a while after you posted...Hi there!<br /><br />I know this is a while after you posted but I wanted to ask a question. My 10 month old pug has been having seizures for a month now. We just started on zonisamide but unfortunately without an MRI/spinal tap (cost is feasible) we don't know if it's general epilepsy or PDE. <br /><br />Why are you guys on 5 different anti convulsants? Do you find they work well together?<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193188748689908785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-19582431787713820662014-02-07T11:47:56.529-06:002014-02-07T11:47:56.529-06:00Hello my Ava has this sickness, I just found out y...Hello my Ava has this sickness, I just found out yesterday :-( .. Would like to find out more about what can be done to help her please email me if you could I would so appreciate it Aaronbanner1@live.ca Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-23480325782907011242011-05-10T18:55:55.188-05:002011-05-10T18:55:55.188-05:00You may not know me, Payton. I'm Massimo the s...You may not know me, Payton. I'm Massimo the sock eater from Puglet's Daily blog. Anyway, you are too adorable! You are lucky to have such great humans that adore you! Stay well! :)<br /><br />Massimo, the sock eaterMassimonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-23972052715877616152011-05-10T16:07:06.968-05:002011-05-10T16:07:06.968-05:00Payton -
You are so lucky to have such awesome p...Payton - <br /><br />You are so lucky to have such awesome people looking after you & I'm glad you're giving PDE a major butt-kicking.<br /><br />Sorry some postal jerk stole the Gabapentin we sent... but if Dutch rejects any other legal pharmaceuticals on your list, I'll let you know.<br /><br />Go Payton!THE PUGLEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795474081471390586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-3558688502748798402011-05-10T12:35:01.107-05:002011-05-10T12:35:01.107-05:00You are one lucky puggy Payton, your parents are t...You are one lucky puggy Payton, your parents are taking such good care of you. likewise I know you take good care of them too with love and licks.<br /><br />My angel Nicki had diabetes which required daily injections; sometimes it was hard but everyday I felt so honored to take care of her.<br /><br />We're lucky humans to have doggies like you.<br /><br />Be well Payton!<br />♥♥♥<br />Meredith & ScarletMeredith & Scarlethttp://www.scarletssutras.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-61407914587236952222011-05-10T11:32:31.401-05:002011-05-10T11:32:31.401-05:00Wow that is a mountain of drugs for one little pug...Wow that is a mountain of drugs for one little puggy. You must have the best parents in the whole world for taking care of you like they do. <br />So sorry (and angry) to hear your package from Puglet was tampered with. <br />Licks, SabrinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-6103753589674672422011-05-10T08:25:04.518-05:002011-05-10T08:25:04.518-05:00Hi Payton! My foster mom had a puggie that had PD...Hi Payton! My foster mom had a puggie that had PDE. The puggie is at the bridge now because her little body couldn't fight anymore. <br /><br />You look very strong and healthy. Your mom sure takes good care of you. You are so lucky to have her.<br /><br />The pug that used to live here was on Prednisone and Gabapentin. Momma said she can send you the Prednisone if you want it (it's only from December), but the Gabapentin is liquid and she doesn't think it will travel well. Send me an email if you want me to ship the Prednisone to you. Hopefully, it will make it to your house unlike the package Puglet sent!<br /><br />TiffyTiffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532425797981012989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-92194546507707327972011-05-09T18:20:17.939-05:002011-05-09T18:20:17.939-05:00It's good to be informed on this-
Very sorry a...It's good to be informed on this-<br />Very sorry all the meds little Payton is on-<br />Very happy and thankful for people like you who are so devoted to caring for animals with difficult illnesses~<br /><br />Looks like Payton has Many Many years ahead of her!!!!! :)<br /><br />love to all of you~<br />Anakin Man, IzZY, Josie and TriXieAnakin Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202075957193416093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-9789901047373098882011-05-09T18:19:07.796-05:002011-05-09T18:19:07.796-05:00Christy and Payton,
I agree with Noodles you are o...Christy and Payton,<br />I agree with Noodles you are one lucky pug, but hey we pugs are so loveable.<br /><br />Happy belated Mother's Day<br />Love, Rambo and Miss EllieRambo and Miss Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138166116799890626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-6388848782651167482011-05-09T13:11:09.166-05:002011-05-09T13:11:09.166-05:00Wow - Payton is really lucky to have such special ...Wow - Payton is really lucky to have such special Pawrents who really go to the ends of the earth for her.<br />Love Noodles<br />PS I think my Mommys would too, tho.Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576983330099114074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1040351502163439476.post-2461798127878952682011-05-09T09:07:51.585-05:002011-05-09T09:07:51.585-05:00Oh Christy,
Happy Belated Mother's Day. You a...Oh Christy,<br /><br />Happy Belated Mother's Day. You are an excellent mama to a four legged baby. She's so lucky to have you.<br /><br />Muah,<br /><br />Minnie MooMinnie Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060216058253754881noreply@blogger.com