Boston Terrier Medical Problem

by Sam
(Toledo)

Hi,
I have a ten year old Boston who all of a sudden was stumbling around and peeing on himself. After a three day stay in the hospital he came home and was put on prednisone. He was improving slowly for about a week until we were told to lower the dose...we did...he went right back down hill within 2 days. The dose got put back up but he is still falling about and walking in circles and now won't sit or lay down...he just wanders around.

Wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this before and hoping you can tell me how you fixed it (my vet thinks it's a brain tumor but I am not ready to believe this). Let me know - thanks!

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Boston Terrier Medical Problem

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Oct 18, 2011
 Tumor
by: BJ

I can relate to your concerns, I too had a 4 yr old BT, and she started getting sick suddenly. After numerous trips to pet ER and a specialist, I found she had a brain tumor. She died in my arms the next day. I was devastated. I have lost my best friend. It's hard when you can't do anything for your precious loved one. My prays are with you.
Sep 04, 2011
 Boston Terrier Miss Molly
by: Aaron

miss molly is 13 yrs old she too is walking into
walls an peeing every where.When we take her out
she just walks in circles.We call her name she doesnt respond. we know the time is near,molly has been a wonderfull friend&pet my wife an I couldnt have picked a better pet.
Apr 23, 2011
 I had the same issues
by: Anonymous

I had the very same issues with one of my 4 year old Bostons. Turned out to be cancer and I held him while we put him out of his pain. He was walking in to walls, could not see, etc. I wish you well.
Aug 08, 2008
 BT Med Problems
by: Deb

Are there any other symptoms other than the stumbling and peeing? Pred just doesn't seem right when this elevates the cortasol levels. Has the vet done a blood panel or ACTH test to rule out cushings?

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