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Trigeminal Neuritis
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By GSPpurist, August 2, 2017 in Dog Health/Vet Care/Nutrition
GSPpurist
Posted August 2, 2017
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About 5 days ago my oldest dog Buster kept his mouth open and started making a mess when eating/drinking. No swelling, acting fine, but won't close his mouth. I checked his occlusion and was perfect, no swelling suggestive of mandible fracture. Clear throat to his trachea, to deep intraoral lacs. Started an online search and he likely has trigeminal neuritis. A self limiting disease. x Started on Steroids. Seems comfortable albeit messy with eating/drinking. I have had to give 2 cans of soft food twice per day. Consists of giving a spoonful of food, hold his mouth shut so he can swallow. Has anyone else had this problem?
Members 169 posts Location: Idaho
http://www.vetbook.org/wiki/dog/index.php?title=Trigeminal_neuritis
Dogwood
Posted August 6, 2017
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Did you consult your local vet?
2018 CONTRIBUTING MEMBER 4,414 posts Location: Suttons Bay, MI
DocE
Posted August 6, 2017
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You can't have an accurate treatment plan without an accurate diagnosis. So, who made this diagnosis --- you or a Vet ? .
Members 131 posts Location: Colville WA
GSPpurist
Posted August 7, 2017
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Consultation with a vet and a Specialist. Just curious As to why questioning the diagnosis?
Members 169 posts Location: Idaho
GSPpurist
Posted August 7, 2017
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I was looking to share my experience with like minded people. Not necessary to slam perceived wrongdoings. The vet dx and tx plan was keflex. The specialist was the ticket. Thanks for the input though. Will keep it in mind next time.
Members 169 posts Location: Idaho
Dogwood
Posted August 7, 2017
Active Member On August 7, 2017 at 11:05 PM, GSPpurist said:
Consultation with a vet and a Specialist. Just curious As to why questioning the diagnosis? You did not mention in your OP that you had done so and thus I didn't wan't to be redundant with any comments or advice. Not clear how that constitutes "slam perceived wrongdoings".
2018 CONTRIBUTING MEMBER 4,414 posts Location: Suttons Bay, MI
grouse28
Posted August 9, 2017
Active Member On August 2, 2017 at 12:53 PM, GSPpurist said:
Started an online search and he likely has trigeminal neuritis. I would say that this statement would be the genesis of the questions relating to the diagnosis. No slamming intended by anyone.
2018 CONTRIBUTING MEMBER 656 posts Location: Berks and Tioga Counties, PA
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