Adverse Rabies Vaccine Reaction Relapse – The New Treatment Plan

Compared to the almost-coma-like, unresponsive ragdoll of a few weeks ago, Lilly has made great gains. Monday was a tad dicey, with a morning of dullness and lethargy,

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No More Sad, Crusty Nose – Canine Nosebleeds

Remember, my sad bloody Valentine? We’re happy to report that Lilly’s nose now looks like this:

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Update: Lilly Neurology Recheck from February 23, 2012

I’m sorry for the delay in posting anything official to the blog. Those who follow us on Twitter and Facebook know that Thursday’s recheck appointment turned into an

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Mostly Wordless Wednesday: Another Neurology Patient in the House (a joke)

Remember that lovely gift package Lilly received from Rocky Mountain Veterinary Neurology after her week-long hospital stay? Well, we think she is channeling her frustration over her brain

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Adapting the House for Dog With Mobility Issues

When Lilly’s brain and spinal cord went kerplewy with inflammation, it greatly affected her ability to move her once-agile body. Her cognitive responses to things like verbal dog

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Dog Product Review: Rubber-Bottomed Booty Socks (PAWks) from RC Pet Products

Still neurologically compromised, Lilly stumbles, slides, and falls a fair bit on our tile floors. We don’t really have rugs to put down all over, so we offer

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Nosebleeds and Puffed Cheeks – Lilly’s Recovery from Meningoencephalomyelitis

As the rampant inflammation slowly subsides, Lilly is getting fewer nosebleeds. Her nose is still all crusty and blocked, though. So, I had to share this video of

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Crusty Nose Wednesday

Amid all the worry about Lilly’s brain and the inflammation with the big scary name (meningoencephalomyelitis), I concentrated on the motor skills like walking and the importance of

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My Bloody Valentine – And Now Nosebleeds

Lilly had a rough, rough Friday in her recovery from meningoencephalo- myelitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord) after having an adverse

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Chip-In for Lilly – Canine Heroine of Champion of My Heart

Lilly (canine heroine of Champion of My Heart) suffered an adverse vaccine reaction, resulting in meningoencephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain lining, brain, brain stem, and spinal cord). Thank

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