My wife and I rescued a sweet and lovable dog over 2 years ago. After 6 months he had his first seizure. It is a horrible thing to watch. It lasted for about a minute but what was even more heart breaking was the thirty to forty minutes it took him to recover. He walked around in a zombie like state as if he were blind. Bumping into furniture and tripping over things. The vet recommended low dose of phenobarbitol and to keep a log on when he had seizures and the duration of them. He then started having them monthly and we increased the dosage at the vets recommendation. After about a year the episodes started coming every 10 days to 2 weeks. Increasing the dosage was out of the question since it would damage the liver. A large lump formed over his left eye and he lost sight in that eye. Then one fateful night he had five seizures in one night. We contacted the vet and believe me it wasn't easy when we discussed our options with her. We loved this dog but his quality of life had fallen and he was obviously suffering. We had no other options but to put him down. It still hurts . No matter how much you may love your pet, you cannot be selfish when it comes to doing the right thing. Letting go.

My long haired dachshund was diagnosed yesterday with a brain tumor. He can't walk, has a head tilt and odd eye movements. Vet told us what to expect. He's almost 14. I just ordered a wheelchair for him. My heart is breaking. Two months ago, his brother from same litter, had a splenic tumor, we had his spleen removed and it wasn't cancer, thank goodness, he's doing well now.

FANTASTIC explanation, Dr. Lera. Thank you so much for sharing this with pet parents.

Our 8-year old mutt rescue dog, Mandy, just had her MRI today and she has an inoperable brain tumor that originates in her brain stem tissue and goes down her neck, and actually into her spinal column. Really hoping the prednisone brings her activity up. Thanks for the scientific analysis.

Thank you so much for the information. My dog just had 4 seizures in about a week. One of which was violently rolling around like a log the others was walking side ways. We got referred to a neurologist today. I appreciate your video cause now I can hear the information. When I was at the vet I was to emotional.

Dr. Lera and crew, thank you for producing this video. We were given this exact diagnosis last week for our 13yr old pit/boxer. We were in a state of shock during the vet visit. It’s really helpful/nice to be able to come back and revisit the information in a better state of mind. The phenobarbital has taken care of the seizures and we are utilizing CBD oil to help control the extreme anxiety our dog is experiencing from her lack of ability to walk and move. We are also giving her small servings of chamomile tea (along with water of course) though out the day. I’m curious on your thoughts about this. With such a grave prognosis, controlling her anxiety/comfort is our biggest goal at this point. Your frankness on the prognosis of life expectancy, while not happy, is very much appreciated as well. I’m also glad to see you have respect for your fellow human beings/co-workers by wearing a mask during your presentation. Good science is the only way we will ever eliminate the current Covid pandemic. Thank you again for a job well done.

My dog was just diagnosed with Brain Tumor or possibly MUE (Meningo-encephalitis of unknown eithiology. The lesion in her left side brain. Appears to have significant inflammation despite the use of corticosteroids. This is so heart breaking.

My 3 year old boston was diagnosed with a brain tumor today. She had no symptoms up until yesterday had 3 seizures. I am not okay ):

My 14 year old pekapoo started having real bad episodes that first thought we’re arthritis. It then progressed recently to violent jerking episodes and the dr believes he may have a brain tumor 😢. He was prescribed a palliative medicine for the seizures and so far he’s doing ok but here I am watching these videos feeling sad…

Tnq it was useful

my dog ​​started having symptoms this week (Monday), disoriented, walking non-stop, on Wednesday she was already pressing her head against the wall and screaming, she was sedated and intubated this morning (Friday), everything happened very quickly... the doctors didn't They can do an MRI, because she has heart problems and cannot be anesthetized. It is not known exactly what is causing this, corticosteroids were started 7 hours ago. She is a 6 year old American Bully, I'm scared for her, I'm desperate.

My dog is 7 and is having an MRI now we are hoping for swelling and not tumour as swelling is treatable he will also be having a lumbar puncture done to we are hoping for the best

Closet MRI is 1300 km away. 😞

Can surgery or chemotherapy or radiation therapy be successfully used on a 17 year old pug? The vet kept refusing to do any treatment for her. I feel like more should've been done.

Awesome, thank you . very complete especially worth to highlight the CBD oil/infusions/tincture practical pharmacology.

Hi can I ask how many seizures would a dog need to have before you placed them on seizure medications? My dog has had 1 but has lost sight in one eye, she had mammory cancer 2yrs ago that we removed but new lumps have appeared so looks like it's come back. My vet wants to wait and see, it could be one off, her full blood tests were all good. Just I'm pretty scared of what other damage will be done if she has more. Do you look for a certain number? Would you still place on medication if seizures were far apart? Thank you for this video

Is the average survival time 69 days even after a successful surgery?

Hello! Do you know what mushroom is commonly used to support the immune system in cases of brain cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, and other general cancers in dogs?

My angel was 12 in a half Dachshund I'm Very very hurt Devastated I'm In a PTSD mood horrible my angel had an Episode of passing out once and then 4 days later was on her side Sleeping and like started to paddle her front legs and Arch her head upwards breathing heavy this episode last like 35 seconds ..then like 4 days later Had Another Episode after a hospital visit She fell on her side And it look like she wanted to get up but couldn't feel back again when she managed to sit her head was facing a left Angle for seconds after the episode was over her eyes were Wide open like being dizzy confused it last like a minute she also develop IVDD and was Paralyze with no sense in the Back legs !?? It was never found out why my angel passed the first episode was June 16 from there and my angel passed June 30 !? Symptoms where Restless , Lethargic , Loss Appite very serious too , Some diarrhea Water poop One time after eating wet food , Difficult with Swallowing food .but idk if the Grade 4 dental Diesese cause this I was very uneducated about things no excuse I'm paying for it BAD! i miss her There was no Heart murmur just heart rate 190 , Seems that the lungs where ok a physical therapist had them harsh lung sounds but in a different local hospital they were find So it is Suspected of a brain tumor what do you think???

Is that survival time from when the seizures first start from the tumor?

So was the mortality time frames based on untreated tumours or with treatment? What is the success rate of radiation therapy and surgery? Thank you