Remy 12-079

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Remy has been with us for a week now and she's one of the easiest fosters I've ever had. Remy is a 3 year old pure bred golden retriever that came from a family that loved her very much. Unfortunately, though, Remy developed seizures last November and because they already had a special needs child that also had seizures it was just too much for them.

Remy went to the vet this week and weighs in at 73 pounds. She is a little vertically challenged so that is too much for her small frame.  So, now she gets mixed vegetables with her meals (it helps to fill her belly without all the extra calories). Remy was already spayed and microchipped so she was just brought up to date on vaccines and started on her heart worm preventative for the season. Remy had been on phenobarbital (at a very low dose) after her seizures started. Her family, however, was inconsistent in giving it to her and reports that her seizures were about twice a month. After a long discussion with the vet it was decided to stop it all together for the time being and see what happens. She may never have a seizure again, she may have a couple or they may become regular but who knows....only time will tell. If she starts having them again and if they cluster (more than 2 in a day) then she will start back on the medicine. We haven't seen any seizure activity thus far so we're keeping our fingers crossed.

Remy met our gang of 4 goldens, 2 cats & 3 kids without an issue. She had not met cats before so we were a little nervous but she is fine, in fact I'd even say she likes them since she does like to give them an occasional bath/licking! She walks well for us on a flat collar, although if she gets a scent it takes a little bit to get her refocused on walking again. She loves to play and will often play with the toys by herself if she can't con anyone into joining her. Remy is potty trained, although she quickly showed us that she won't potty while on a tie out, it's either on an official walk or outside with supervision. Thus she would do best with a physical fence, which is what she grew up with. Remy does have the bad habit of counter surfing but has come a long ways in learning that that is not acceptable her. She had been crated trained previously when she was at the cabin, but she either gets free roam or is baby gated in our kitchen if the need arises and has done well with both.

Don't let Remy's  seizures scare you off. Remy is a beautiful girl with lots of love in her and she just needs to find a family that will love and care for her as she is. If you are interested in this special gal, contact your placement advisor.

At a Glance #12-079

Golden Retriever Born: November 2008
Female 70 lbs

Status: Adopted

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Remy has been with us for a week now and she's one of the easiest fosters I've ever had. Remy is a 3 year old pure bred golden retriever that came from a family that loved her very much. Unfortunately, though, Remy developed seizures last November and because they already had a special needs child that also had seizures it was just too much for them.

Remy went to the vet this week and weighs in at 73 pounds. She is a little vertically challenged so that is too much for her small frame.  So, now she gets mixed vegetables with her meals (it helps to fill her belly without all the extra calories). Remy was already spayed and microchipped so she was just brought up to date on vaccines and started on her heart worm preventative for the season. Remy had been on phenobarbital (at a very low dose) after her seizures started. Her family, however, was inconsistent in giving it to her and reports that her seizures were about twice a month. After a long discussion with the vet it was decided to stop it all together for the time being and see what happens. She may never have a seizure again, she may have a couple or they may become regular but who knows....only time will tell. If she starts having them again and if they cluster (more than 2 in a day) then she will start back on the medicine. We haven't seen any seizure activity thus far so we're keeping our fingers crossed.

Remy met our gang of 4 goldens, 2 cats & 3 kids without an issue. She had not met cats before so we were a little nervous but she is fine, in fact I'd even say she likes them since she does like to give them an occasional bath/licking! She walks well for us on a flat collar, although if she gets a scent it takes a little bit to get her refocused on walking again. She loves to play and will often play with the toys by herself if she can't con anyone into joining her. Remy is potty trained, although she quickly showed us that she won't potty while on a tie out, it's either on an official walk or outside with supervision. Thus she would do best with a physical fence, which is what she grew up with. Remy does have the bad habit of counter surfing but has come a long ways in learning that that is not acceptable her. She had been crated trained previously when she was at the cabin, but she either gets free roam or is baby gated in our kitchen if the need arises and has done well with both.

Don't let Remy's  seizures scare you off. Remy is a beautiful girl with lots of love in her and she just needs to find a family that will love and care for her as she is. If you are interested in this special gal, contact your placement advisor.

Updates

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Good news & bad news about Remy.

Bad news first....Remy had 2 seizures last week both during the night while sleeping with us. They lasted for about a minute each but because they were within 24 hours the vet said to start her back on her medication. We have been very consistent about giving her her pills, which she gets twice daily & she takes very nicely. Haven't seen any seizures since.

Good news....discovered Remy loves loves loves the bath tub! She literally can't get enough & doesn't want to get out when her bath is done, thus me thinks Remy is a water dog!

Other news....Remy was doing great on her diet, I think she even managed to lose a pound or 2....until Easter that is. Apparently the Easter Bunny didn't know (or forgot) that Remy likes to counter surf & hid a basket behind a computer desk with a chair pushed in. Well Remy found it & ate everything, including putting teeth mark holes in the gift cards! Hence she wasn't feeling too well for the next couple days put is back to her cute chubby self now. What a sweetie she is!