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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 630549" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Thanks guys. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Vet thinks Rufus has myasthenia gravis. She said as she recalls it is more common in females but that of course doesn't mean Rufus doesn't have it. She is going to research both the disease and how to properly diagnosis him & treat it. </p><p></p><p>Due to the fact Rufus arrived as a baby with a major tick infestation in his ears, she is also researching one of the tick borne diseases that it *might* possibly be but she is leaning more heavily toward the myasthenia gravis. </p><p></p><p>It's treatable, there is no cure. Vet is going to also look into cost of treatment. This is why I love these vets so much, they understand budgets and that not everyone can afford to spend a fortune to treat even the most beloved pets. </p><p></p><p>If he has it, I hope treatment isn't too expensive. </p><p></p><p>As far as Rufus' visit to the vet in general?? He liked the car ride. But in the office he was nervous. All those smells you know? And people talking, although he couldn't see them. I do my best to get there just at their appointment time, especially with a dog that isn't keen on the vet. Since I live about 5 mins away, this isn't difficult. Didn't work today as they were behind schedule. When he started seeing people/animals he truly looked like the most vicious ferocious dog on the planet........and Rufus is huge so he's scarey anyway. </p><p></p><p>I had to explain to people that he is all bark/growl and no bite, not even nip. Now he might be more inclined to if Travis or I was not with him.......but since we were he would not bite. Since Rufus is so very intimidating he managed to scare the vet tech AND the vet. First time I've ever seen her scared. He did warm up to the vet eventually, but we still had to muzzle him before his exam. That shut him right down lol </p><p></p><p>Good thing is that his heart sounds good and strong, breathing was ok but then like she said he was nervous not exercising. </p><p></p><p>He can't be neutered until we figure this out. Vet doesn't want to give him anesthesia until she knows what the problem is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 630549, member: 84"] Thanks guys. :) Vet thinks Rufus has myasthenia gravis. She said as she recalls it is more common in females but that of course doesn't mean Rufus doesn't have it. She is going to research both the disease and how to properly diagnosis him & treat it. Due to the fact Rufus arrived as a baby with a major tick infestation in his ears, she is also researching one of the tick borne diseases that it *might* possibly be but she is leaning more heavily toward the myasthenia gravis. It's treatable, there is no cure. Vet is going to also look into cost of treatment. This is why I love these vets so much, they understand budgets and that not everyone can afford to spend a fortune to treat even the most beloved pets. If he has it, I hope treatment isn't too expensive. As far as Rufus' visit to the vet in general?? He liked the car ride. But in the office he was nervous. All those smells you know? And people talking, although he couldn't see them. I do my best to get there just at their appointment time, especially with a dog that isn't keen on the vet. Since I live about 5 mins away, this isn't difficult. Didn't work today as they were behind schedule. When he started seeing people/animals he truly looked like the most vicious ferocious dog on the planet........and Rufus is huge so he's scarey anyway. I had to explain to people that he is all bark/growl and no bite, not even nip. Now he might be more inclined to if Travis or I was not with him.......but since we were he would not bite. Since Rufus is so very intimidating he managed to scare the vet tech AND the vet. First time I've ever seen her scared. He did warm up to the vet eventually, but we still had to muzzle him before his exam. That shut him right down lol Good thing is that his heart sounds good and strong, breathing was ok but then like she said he was nervous not exercising. He can't be neutered until we figure this out. Vet doesn't want to give him anesthesia until she knows what the problem is. [/QUOTE]
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