Reckless K9 Companions

11/26/2024

11/23/2024

Seizures can look very scary when it's happening to your pet. Even to our seasoned veterinary team, we don't like seeing a patient having a seizure. Although scary, seizures may not be an emergency. We have seen a recent increase in phones calls and cases with seizures so thought this would be a great topic to cover.

Seizures are always triggered by an abnormal circuit in the front third of the brain. Although it always happens in the brain, things INSIDE the brain and trigger it but so can things OUTSIDE of the brain. When. your pet has as seizure, these are the 2 broad categories we like to think about. Could it be epilepsy, inflammation, infection, or a tumor INSIDE the brain? Could it be a toxin, organ failure such as liver or kidney, or low blood sugar? The treatment for seizures will vary drastically depending on what the trigger is.

1 seizure that lasts for less than 3 minutes may not be an emergency. Is your pet back to normal within minutes? Or is it taking them hours to get back to normal? Did the seizure last greater than 5 minutes? Then, you need to start driving towards us so that we can stop the seizure before the brain get's too upset or the body temperature reaches heat stroke levels.

Some breeds have been linked to epilepsy ( border collie, labradors, german shephards, beagles). If there is a known exposure to sugar free gum or rat poison, these are important facts for us to know to help you.

If your pet is already on seizure medications, skipping a dose/missing a dose could lead to break through seizures. If your pet is on Potassium Bromide, salty foods such as chips, gravy, etc can lower the blood concentration levels dramatically.

If your pet is having an "event" and you don't know what it is, try to stay calm. time, the event, video the event. Don't put your hand near their mouth. If they are near steps or could fall off the deck etc, move them away from the edge. If there are breakable items around then like a lamp or vase, remove the item. It always seems like they are having the event for hours, not seconds or minutes, so look at the clock. Write down what you say since you WILL forget some of the details. When in doubt, give us a call so that we can help you over the phone to the best of our ability. Videos are also helpful so that we can see if it's a seizure or other event such as a cardiac event or fainting.

11/23/2024

Skylar Grey says Good morning

11/21/2024

As badass breeders, we support our families for the lifetime of their puppies. It can be easy to forget to continue educating our communities. We'll be focusing on potential health issues. If you have something you'd like to see hit your feed, drop a comment!

11/19/2024

Do not think for a second that you're not badass while in the learning stage. Growth can almost always be found in mistakes, and surrounding yourself with like-minded people far surpasses being alone. If you need a break, take one. It never means you're a quitter and struggling never means you're failing. If you need a break to reset to recharge take one. It doesn't mean you're lazy.

11/19/2024

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11/19/2024

Camila joined me to drop off this kiddo at school ❤️

11/14/2024

IVDD or Intervertebral Disc Disease is something responsible breeders test for in their breeding stock. It's a neurologic condition that affects the spinal cord and can cause pain, dysfunction, or paralysis in dogs and it's something you want to be educated on. Here are symptoms to watch for.

11/12/2024

💯 we support others and hope nothing but the best to everyone 🫶

11/09/2024

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11/09/2024

What two experienced dog trainers and behaviorists have to say about misunderstood dog behaviors and the impact pet owners have on their canines.

11/08/2024

https://camlist.com/RK9Cbulls

We are camlist, for future purchases we can work people on there!

11/08/2024

11/06/2024

‼️ Please be aware that we are extremely short staffed today and into the evening.

‼️ We currently are only seeing triage RED patients. One doctor is heading into surgery and we have multiple sedations pending.

‼️ If your pet is stable please call before heading in as wait times will be extensive!

Thank you as always for your patience and understanding!

11/05/2024

Transformation Tuesday 🥰

11/03/2024

Rifle Hunting Season opens today. Please remember to have your dog wear orange in the woods, especially if they are going to be off leash!

11/02/2024