My worst nightmare happened a few days ago. My previously perfectly healthy little dog suffered a grand mal seizure (or stroke) and turned blue in my arms, moments from death I got her to an emergency hospital, where she experienced 2 more seizures and was admitted to the ICU.
Her blood work and x-rays came back normal, which means whatever is causing this is neurological or an infection, or best case scenario epilepsy.
All of the doctors I've spoken with have agreed the next step is an MRI and CSF test. They are currently treating her with anti-seizure meds, but we will not know the next course of treatment without these tests.
And I live in fear that at any moment she will have another seizure and die, because she is a dog that basically can't breathe when she seizes.
This has devastated me for obvious reasons, because Louxla is like my child, and as this was all happening... I was furloughed from my job.
The realization that I physically can't afford to potentially save my dog is a living nightmare.
I am not someone who easily asks for help, but I would do anything to keep her with me.
This little dog means everything to me, she is my best friend, she is my family.
She also works as a therapy dog in hospitals and senior centers, she is very loved by many, and I feel completely helpless right now.
I would be beyond grateful for any size donation, I realize we are all in an uncertain time, but even small amounts add up, and if all you are able to give is prayers those add up too.
I just pray that together we can get my baby the care she needs.
With love, light + gratitude,
Kimberlee + Louxla
Her blood work and x-rays came back normal, which means whatever is causing this is neurological or an infection, or best case scenario epilepsy.
All of the doctors I've spoken with have agreed the next step is an MRI and CSF test. They are currently treating her with anti-seizure meds, but we will not know the next course of treatment without these tests.
And I live in fear that at any moment she will have another seizure and die, because she is a dog that basically can't breathe when she seizes.
This has devastated me for obvious reasons, because Louxla is like my child, and as this was all happening... I was furloughed from my job.
The realization that I physically can't afford to potentially save my dog is a living nightmare.
I am not someone who easily asks for help, but I would do anything to keep her with me.
This little dog means everything to me, she is my best friend, she is my family.
She also works as a therapy dog in hospitals and senior centers, she is very loved by many, and I feel completely helpless right now.
I would be beyond grateful for any size donation, I realize we are all in an uncertain time, but even small amounts add up, and if all you are able to give is prayers those add up too.
I just pray that together we can get my baby the care she needs.
With love, light + gratitude,
Kimberlee + Louxla

