Thursday, March 3, 2011

Day 2: Coonhound Paralysis / Facial Nerve Paralysis

     Sully gagged and vomited for the entirety of last night. Having not slept, we are both exhausted. Seeing him in so much discomfort was extremely upsetting, and I have begun to consider the possibility of being forced to put him to sleep. I know that he doesn't deserve to suffer like this for several months, and I don't want to be one of those selfish people who refuse to acknowledge when it is time to let a dog go peacefully.
     I think that his vomitting is mostly being caused by the harsh nature of the antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications, and considering that the majority of Coonhound Paralysis / Facial Paralysis cases documented online site that the disease is unimpeded by medications, I have decided to stop giving Sully the medication.
    Sully can no longer swallow dry dog food. Upon the recommendation of the vet, I have tried hand feeding him small pieces of boiled chicken breast. For every three pieces he swallows, he gags up two. I know he feels terrible and I am very disheartened.
     He still wags his tail every time I enter the room. 

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