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Michael and Norman (Golden Retriever)
Never thought I
had the time for a goofy, stubborn Golden Retriever that no one seemed to
want. After three previous owners, he needed another home and I happened
to be next in line. My name
is Mike Thompson, and one day Norman arrived in my life.
The first time
he had a seizure, I wondered if his previous owners were unwilling or
maybe unable to deal with the disease.
For months I tried to gain control over the seizures with little or
no success. Norman’s Grand
Mal seizures were occurring every ten days to two weeks.
One day he had a cluster episode with five seizures.
I was afraid that I might lose him and discouraged that I was not
able to help. The
canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com website had been a great resource for
information, but I needed to do more.
I requested information about the Valium protocol and Norman’s
angel, Sharon, answered the call for help.
With guidance
from both Sharon and Joanne, we made several changes that resulted in much
better control. I discovered
that Norman was hypothyroid after a 6-panel test performed by Dr. Dodds.
This result differed from the conclusion of Norman’s vet who
insisted that the 6-panel test was not necessary.
With changes to diet and adjustments to medication levels, he is
now going between thirty to forty-five days without a seizure.
The home cooked diet helped tremendously with his health including
weight loss of 20 pounds. The
current seizure free streak has lasted 52 days!
Congratulations Norman and thank you to both of your angels, Sharon
and Joanne!
Life’s journey
is full of many ups and downs. The
difference between enjoying life and being miserable may partially be due
to one’s ability to appreciate the good moments. As quickly as time
seems to pass, Norman brings many moments of fun and happiness.
Time with him seems to have a way of slowing down so that
appreciating one’s journey is more rewarding.
I have met many new friends as a result of trying to help Norman…
he has been a blessing in my life!
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