Unfortunately, after several tests and 3 consultations with vet and vet-neuro, it's almost certain our Beasley has a brain tumor. There is a very small chance it's
late-onset epilepsy and an even smaller chance of a fungal infection,
but the tumor is the likelihood, due to his age. We aren't putting him
through costly neurological tests to confirm because, whatever they
show, the treatment for epilepsy and tumor is the same. The goal is to eliminate small seizures and keep the grand mal ones down to one a month. I guess the drug can really change personality and make them groggy, but we'll wait til it gets a little worse and see how he does in small doses.
As long as his adrenalin is up he seems fine, still enjoying runs, walking and eating, though he's become rather clingy. He also is sleeping well. It's when he's awake but trying to just stand or sit around that he jerks and trembles and has a hard time keeping his balance, or his legs will suddenly go out from under him. Hard to watch.
At least without the absolute confirmation we can hold on to the tiny hope that it's a mysterious case of late-onset epilepsy.
Thanks, all for your concern.
Do any of you have an experience of how long my dog might have left with a brain tumor, with good care?
