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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Present Wrapping
The best thing about wrapping Christmas presents ...
THE TUBES!
PS. It is FREAKIN' FREEZING outside today! We're sitting at -28C, but with the wind it is -41C. For the people relying on Fahrenheit, that is -18F, or -42F with the wind. Tomorrow it is supposed to be -45C with the wind (-49F). YIKES!
Now to catch up on some DWB Christmas e-cards ...
Asta
Fred
Now to catch up on some DWB Christmas e-cards ...
Asta
Fred
Phenobarbital and Ketogenic Diet
It's been a long couple of nights. Gio went nearly 3 months seizure free (no where near our previous record of 11 months), but Thursday night and Friday night he had some more seizures. Grand mals again, but not as bad as they have been in the past. Seizures, none the less, though. It appears as if this pattern of cluster seizures (more than one seizure in a 24 hour period) is continuing, unfortunately.
After the second seizure last night, I didn't want to sit back and wait. Normally, if there is just one break-through seizure, I wouldn't worry about going to the vet. Break-through seizures are somewhat normal and to be expected now and then. But with two seizures, the start of a new cluster, I wasn't about to take the risk. So I called my new vet this morning and spoke with her on the phone. I felt that it is likely time to introduce phenobarbital to Gio's medication regime, and she agreed with me. So Gio is now on 224mg Potassium Bromide twice daily, 0.15mg Thyroxine twice daily, and 30mg Phenobarbital twice daily. In a month's time, I will take him in for some bloodwork to see where the levels of each medication are at. I will likely be able to decrease the Potassium Bromide and Phenobarbital levels, as when they are given together lower doses of each are generally sufficient.
For more information on Phenobarbital, check out the Epi-Guardian Angels website. There are numerous links there on administration and monitoring of Phenobarbital, as well as potential side effects and preventing liver damage.
Common side effects of Phenobarbital are similar to those that we saw with Potassium Bromide. Lethargy, excitability, excessive hunger, excessive thirst (and subsequent excessive urination), and ataxia. All of these side effects should deminish within the first few weeks of administration. Since the half life of Phenobarbital is shorter than that of Potassium Bromide, he should reach therapeutic levels within a month.
My vet, who is a proponent of natural and holistic medicine, in addition to being well versed in conventional medicine, also suggested that I research a Ketogenic diet (Keto diet) for Gio. The Keto diet works on the basis of forcing the body to gain its energy from fat instead of from carbohydrates. This increases levels of ketones in the bloodstream and has shown to have very beneficial effects on epilepsy in children (decreasing epileptic activity by upwards of 67% in children tested). The benefits are somewhat less solid in dogs, but the concept is promising. The diet is made up of mainly fat and protein, with minimal or no carbohydrates. As it is, that is essentially what the prey model raw diet strives for. I'm thinking that I should be able to continue on with the raw diet as I am currently feeding it, but switching to fattier cuts of meat, more pork, etc. Of course, I plan to do much more research into the diet and playing around with some numbers to ensure balance before I make any diet changes. If any readers have information on the Keto diet, I would be very appreciative if you would pass it on to me!
After the second seizure last night, I didn't want to sit back and wait. Normally, if there is just one break-through seizure, I wouldn't worry about going to the vet. Break-through seizures are somewhat normal and to be expected now and then. But with two seizures, the start of a new cluster, I wasn't about to take the risk. So I called my new vet this morning and spoke with her on the phone. I felt that it is likely time to introduce phenobarbital to Gio's medication regime, and she agreed with me. So Gio is now on 224mg Potassium Bromide twice daily, 0.15mg Thyroxine twice daily, and 30mg Phenobarbital twice daily. In a month's time, I will take him in for some bloodwork to see where the levels of each medication are at. I will likely be able to decrease the Potassium Bromide and Phenobarbital levels, as when they are given together lower doses of each are generally sufficient.
For more information on Phenobarbital, check out the Epi-Guardian Angels website. There are numerous links there on administration and monitoring of Phenobarbital, as well as potential side effects and preventing liver damage.
Common side effects of Phenobarbital are similar to those that we saw with Potassium Bromide. Lethargy, excitability, excessive hunger, excessive thirst (and subsequent excessive urination), and ataxia. All of these side effects should deminish within the first few weeks of administration. Since the half life of Phenobarbital is shorter than that of Potassium Bromide, he should reach therapeutic levels within a month.
My vet, who is a proponent of natural and holistic medicine, in addition to being well versed in conventional medicine, also suggested that I research a Ketogenic diet (Keto diet) for Gio. The Keto diet works on the basis of forcing the body to gain its energy from fat instead of from carbohydrates. This increases levels of ketones in the bloodstream and has shown to have very beneficial effects on epilepsy in children (decreasing epileptic activity by upwards of 67% in children tested). The benefits are somewhat less solid in dogs, but the concept is promising. The diet is made up of mainly fat and protein, with minimal or no carbohydrates. As it is, that is essentially what the prey model raw diet strives for. I'm thinking that I should be able to continue on with the raw diet as I am currently feeding it, but switching to fattier cuts of meat, more pork, etc. Of course, I plan to do much more research into the diet and playing around with some numbers to ensure balance before I make any diet changes. If any readers have information on the Keto diet, I would be very appreciative if you would pass it on to me!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Great Help for Finding Your Best Hairstyle
With every new year comes a whole new batch of hairstyle trends. If you are looking to find the best hairstyle that works for you, then check out the Ultimate Guide to Your Best Hairstyle. The guide comes from a celebrity hairstylist team that specializes in hair extensions, trensetting cuts and color.
No matter what condition your hair or hairstyle is in, you can get something from this guide. Also, check out the celebrity hairstyles they created this year.
Ultimate Guide to Your Best Hairstyles
No matter what condition your hair or hairstyle is in, you can get something from this guide. Also, check out the celebrity hairstyles they created this year.
Ultimate Guide to Your Best Hairstyles
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dog Therapy for Students
A lot of people think that therapy dogs just visit hospitals and nursing homes. But there is a lot more to it than that.
Tonight, Gio and I and another therapy dog team from the city went to visit a group of students on campus. The local university has a couple of off-campus student residences, full of individual students living in group dorms and adult foreign students with their spouses and children living in small apartments. Many of the students are away from home, living in residence for upwards of 4 years as they earn their degrees. For foreign students, or even those from out of town, it can be lonely and difficult living away from their families. Especially around the Christmas season. We were invited to put on a little show and visit with some of the students, and with finals in full swing many of them appreciated the study break!
There was a pretty good turn out, a couple of the resident couples and their small children came to play with the dogs, and a few younger university students came for a visit as well. Gio and his therapy buddy, Gina the Miniature Poodle, loved all of the attention and enjoyed showing off their tricks. They have one duo trick that is always a crowd pleaser. I put Gio in a stand-stay while Gina jumps over him and springs off of his back a couple times, ending with a dash underneath his belly.
But, of course, it's all about the cuddles and bum-scratches in the end.
Tonight, Gio and I and another therapy dog team from the city went to visit a group of students on campus. The local university has a couple of off-campus student residences, full of individual students living in group dorms and adult foreign students with their spouses and children living in small apartments. Many of the students are away from home, living in residence for upwards of 4 years as they earn their degrees. For foreign students, or even those from out of town, it can be lonely and difficult living away from their families. Especially around the Christmas season. We were invited to put on a little show and visit with some of the students, and with finals in full swing many of them appreciated the study break!
There was a pretty good turn out, a couple of the resident couples and their small children came to play with the dogs, and a few younger university students came for a visit as well. Gio and his therapy buddy, Gina the Miniature Poodle, loved all of the attention and enjoyed showing off their tricks. They have one duo trick that is always a crowd pleaser. I put Gio in a stand-stay while Gina jumps over him and springs off of his back a couple times, ending with a dash underneath his belly.
But, of course, it's all about the cuddles and bum-scratches in the end.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Sandra Bullock Featured Hairstyles Today
Several years ago Sandra Bullock made headlines, not only for her movie roles, but also for her hairstyle. Her trendy medium length layered hairstyle with side swept bangs became a very popular request on various search engines.
She has grown out her hair to a longer medium length, verging on a long style. Her Feature Hairstyles Today at Hair Resources is a very stylish look.
Sandra is wearing her hair down straight and smooth, with some layers flipping out slightly on the ends. She has nearly a full bang with the length ending just past her eyebrows. The bangs are styled slightly side swept off a deep side part.
To achieve the extra shiny appearance of this style, you can apply shine drops to your hair after you have finished styling it. See Sandra Bullock's Medium Hairstyles
She has grown out her hair to a longer medium length, verging on a long style. Her Feature Hairstyles Today at Hair Resources is a very stylish look.
Sandra is wearing her hair down straight and smooth, with some layers flipping out slightly on the ends. She has nearly a full bang with the length ending just past her eyebrows. The bangs are styled slightly side swept off a deep side part.
To achieve the extra shiny appearance of this style, you can apply shine drops to your hair after you have finished styling it. See Sandra Bullock's Medium Hairstyles
Monday, December 8, 2008
Our Secret Santa Gift is Here!
I am friend with a wonderful group of people online, all united by our passion for feeding our pooches a species appropriate diet. For the past year or so, we have held a Secret Santa gift exchange. Usually we host through Elfster.com, it is a really handy little site for organizing a Secret Santa. We were assigned our giftees a couple of weeks ago. "The boys" sent off their present already, and we are waiting (im)patiently for word that our giftee has received it. But today Gio and Romeo's present arrived from their Secret Santa! Judging by the postage address, I think I know who sent it. Unless our real Secret Santa was being crafty and filled in someone else's name on the custom's claim form thingy (is that legal?).
We've set our "opening date" for December 20th, so the boys have to wait a while before they get to see their presents.
Romeo's not very good at being patient ...
We're lucky that there was food cooking in the kitchen. With Gio guarding the stove (you know, to make sure supper doesn't run away), the package survived. If he had got ahold of it, we wouldn't have been able to wait until the 20th to open it. Romeo, though persistent, poses much less of a risk.
We've set our "opening date" for December 20th, so the boys have to wait a while before they get to see their presents.
Romeo's not very good at being patient ...
We're lucky that there was food cooking in the kitchen. With Gio guarding the stove (you know, to make sure supper doesn't run away), the package survived. If he had got ahold of it, we wouldn't have been able to wait until the 20th to open it. Romeo, though persistent, poses much less of a risk.
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