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**DISCLAIMER** Please note: I am not a veterinarian, and the purpose of this blog is solely to educate, provide resources, and share Reo's story. In this blog, I will present research and information on the theories of SARDS to which I subscribe, along with my own narrative. If you think your dog may have SARDS, or adrenal exhaustion/Plechner Syndrome, please seek veterinary care right away!

If you are just beginning your SARDS education, I suggest you start with the blog post from August 22, 2011 entitled "SARDS Resources". If you'd like to know our trials, tribulations, and joys from the beginning, start with "But first...Reo!" and click chronologically on from there.

If you would like to read my suggestions as to how I would approach treatment for a newly-diagnosed dog, check the November 16, 2011 post "If I had another SARDS dog" (and then read my blog more fully for appropriate context).

Though we have decided to suspend Reo's retinal protection supplements in September 2012 (see September 16, 2012 post "Decision for Reo") due to the fact that she had very little remaining vision, I am still strongly supportive of our treatment approach, and know that it changed Reo's health and longevity in a positive way. Feel free to comment and ask me any questions - I am happy to help if I can!

Update: Reo became an angel on October 21, 2014. She had a profound kidney infection, causing acute kidney failure, and she was unable to recover. The contributing factors to her decline are covered in my February 16, 2015 blog post "Farewell to Reo".

Though I do not regularly update this blog any longer, much of the information is still relevant (though some of the links may be out of date). Feel free to join the conversation at "SARDS Dogs United" on Facebook.




Sunday, September 11, 2011

Confirmation of vision!

08/02/11  A momentous day!!



Dr. Lanz came today for Reo’s acupuncture treatment.  I asked her to assess Reo’s eyes and vision (without sharing any stories of what we have observed for the past few weeks).  She was impressed by Reo’s PLRs  (pupillary light reflex) and felt they were much faster than 2 months ago.  She also showed a mild dazzle reflex.  Dr. Lanz feels that Reo was definitely tracking things, though it was sometimes inconsistent.  Good news!

Today, we went to see Dr. N to get blood drawn for a CBC, as it has been 3.5 months since her last one.  I want to make sure all her organs are functioning normally.  I also asked Dr. N to assess Reo’s eyes and vision, without sharing any stories.  Reo’s PLRs didn’t respond as quickly as they did for Dr. Lanz (I’ve noticed this sometimes in fluorescent lighting), but Dr. N also felt that Reo was tracking things and showed a mild menace reflex (though I think this could have been from air pressure –not sure).

I am SO ENCOURAGED and proud of Reo, and myself, for sticking with this treatment.  It is absolutely true to say Reo couldn’t do any tracking a month ago, so this is definite progress.  Very happy!!  :D :D


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