Our candy 1-year-old Mel is able to discover his eternally house! Mel was surrendered to FBV in Might 2022 as a result of he was having focal seizures. After diagnostic assessments, together with a spinal faucet and MRI, Mel was identified with MUE (Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin). Meningoencephalitis is a time period referring to irritation of the mind and the encompassing fluid and tissues which is why he was having seizures. The reason for MUE is commonly unknown and probably secondary to an immune mediated (autoimmune) situation. Infectious and neoplastic causes are attainable, however uncommon. Sadly, prognosis for a person canine will be troublesome to foretell and in the end depends upon their response to therapy.

Mel has been receiving aggressive therapy for his situation with a neurologist and has been responding effectively. He has been weaned from all house drugs for his MUE besides Keppra which he takes each 12 hours. He has additionally accomplished half (16 to this point) of his Cytostar (which is a chemotherapy for treating nervous system issues) remedies with neurology. Mel’s new household might want to set up him with a brand new neurologist for the rest of his care. For his remaining Cytostar remedies, he’ll must be dropped off on the neurology workplace the place he’ll keep till the afternoon for his therapy to be administered. The remaining remedies might be at 5-week intervals for 4 remedies after which 6-week intervals for the final 4 remedies. Every therapy will price round $200 or extra. These remedies are essential for Mel to proceed to get well and keep remission. There’s the likelihood that when remedies are carried out Mel may relapse which is why is it is rather essential for his adopter to carefully monitor him and have established care with a neurologist.

Mel’s present neurologist has suggested that vaccines be minimized or utterly eradicated as they could set off a relapse. It is going to be essential to keep away from doggie daycare and attending canine parks given his lack of ability to be absolutely vaccinated. Additionally, if he had been to ever must be boarded it will must be the place he will be medically boarded and remoted from different animals. Mel can ONLY have TOPICAL flea and tick drugs attributable to his historical past of seizures. Presently, he’s utilizing a Soresto flea and tick collar and takes oral Heartgard for heartworm prevention.

Mel shouldn’t be neutered and can’t be neutered whereas present process therapy. It’s attainable that he might be able to be neutered after therapy has been accomplished and if he can stay steady and seizure free. His new household will must be accountable and keep away from his interactions with unaltered canine as Mel’s situation ought to by no means have an opportunity to be handed to puppies.

Mel additionally had a bout of pancreatitis whereas with FBV. He should stay on a low-fat food regimen (he’s presently on SquarePet VFS Low Fats Components pet food) to assist stop reoccurrences. He takes digestive enzymes and probiotic along with his meals to assist as effectively. He takes 10 mg of Omeprazole earlier than breakfast which have to be continued as with out it, he’ll regurgitate small, clear quantities of liquids when enjoying.

Now for a breakdown on all of the essential issues to find out about Mel.

Requires a fenced yard? It could be greatest to permit for frequent potty breaks. He additionally likes to sunbathe when it’s cool sufficient exterior.

Good with different canine? Sure, he likes to play (briefly spurts) and would love one other canine in his eternally house that can tolerate his lack of non-public area. He needs to lick the foster household’s canine and cuddle or lay on her continuously. He has now began to hump her (although will hearken to correction) as effectively. He positively wants a fur sibling that can patiently share his/her area and be tolerant of Mel at all times being up shut and private.

Good with cats? His foster house doesn’t have a cat, however when another person stored Mel that had a cat, he was attempting to play with it. Due to this fact, should you don’t have a canine savvy cat that wishes to play then Mel is probably not one of the best companion on your cat.

Good with youngsters? Mel would do greatest with older (ages 10+), canine savvy kids. He’s so used to getting remedy through a tablet wrap for the previous 8 plus months that he jumps as much as seize something he thinks is meals out of individuals’s arms. Due to this fact, Mel would discover small youngsters with meals a straightforward goal to steal it from them. Additionally, given he’s on a restrictive food regimen attributable to a bout of pancreatitis having older youngsters who is not going to feed Mel inappropriate meals could be greatest.

Habits whereas driving in a car? He does very effectively, but when he will get impatient, he’ll kick his again ft to specific how his feels. He does ultimately quiet down, although.

Manners? He will get a little bit excited and can soar up when assembly individuals, snorting fortunately. He does know tips on how to sit, however when very excited, he needs to be informed a number of occasions earlier than he sits.

Leash strolling? On leash, Mel is worked up and zig zags to discover every part.

Home-trained? Partially. Mel doesn’t sign to exit. His present foster house has a canine door which he makes use of when the household is house and makes use of it throughout the day up till bedtime. He does have accidents when crated together with bowel actions. He additionally generally wakes up between 3-4 am to go potty or wants the pad in his stomach band modified.

Crate skilled? He’s crated when his foster household shouldn’t be house as a result of Mel nonetheless chews like a pet at occasions.

Emotions about area restrictions (ex: Crate aggressive? Knocks down child gates? Whines or barks?)? He’s an professional at getting round boundaries if he’s attempting to get to his individuals. He additionally has been identified to maneuver a light-weight plastic pen round, so he’s crated in a plastic crate that’s simply taken aside to wash if he has an accident.

Likes to be on the furnishings? Sure. He loves a sofa and likes to put with one other canine or on his individuals’s laps. Don’t depart something of curiosity on an finish desk…Mel has been caught a number of occasions on prime of the desk.

Useful resource-guarding points with individuals, meals, toys, area/areas, and beds? None.

Separation anxiousness? He’ll go into his crate for a deal with and should bark if he hears you, but when leaving the home, he’ll ultimately fall asleep.

Tolerance of getting facial folds and ears being cleaned in addition to nails clipped? General tolerant however generally a little bit squirmy.

Bathing? Mel does effectively with baths and is wiped with perfume free child wipes if he has dirty his stomach band.

Favourite sort of toys? He loves enjoying with chew toys.

Favourite actions? Chewing on his toys and being along with his individuals or cuddling with one other canine.

Good with stairs? Sure, a number of stairs are okay, however he’s sufficiently small at 20 lbs to hold him if essential.

Is aware of instructions or methods? He’ll sit when he is targeted, however when excited he solely sits briefly.

Snores? In fact, depends upon how he lays.

Degree of affection? HIGH! Mel will sleep subsequent to you on the sofa, relaxation his head on you, and provides kisses! He loves being in your lap and would love one other tolerant canine to cuddle with as effectively. Mel positively wants an individual who doesn’t thoughts cuddle time! He loves to face between his individual’s ft and observe his individual round all over the place. He’s continuously below foot and will probably be a tripping hazard for anybody particularly with mobility or stability points.

Power stage? Low to reasonable. He has bouts of play, however largely naps or cuddles.

Dominant or submissive? Very impartial. He’s largely a cuddler.

House or apartment residing? Mel does bark if he hears any noises which can be disturbing to shut neighbors. He additionally must go exterior continuously to potty so a fenced yard could be greatest and attributable to his autoimmune illness, he mustn’t share area with different canine that aren’t vaccinated like at canine parks.

Response to strangers in and out of doors the house and to new conditions (fearful, laidback, anxious, glad)? He’s excited and needs to fulfill everybody.

Any long-term bodily limitations or circumstances? Mel has MUE, an autoimmune illness. He’s presently responding effectively to therapy and has come a great distance. This situation does require long-term therapy, which will be lifelong in some canine and often includes a mixture of steroids and a second immunosuppressive remedy (Cytosar, cyclosporine). In lots of canine, remedy will be weaned slowly over time permitting discontinuation or low doses long run. Relapse is feasible, particularly throughout tapering, requiring continuation of remedy and probably excessive doses or extra immunosuppressive remedy.

Takes long-term drugs? Sure, Keppra each 12 hours and should require extra remedy as soon as his Cytostar remedies have been accomplished and if he relapses at any time. He additionally takes 10 mg of Omeprazole earlier than breakfast and is on digestive enzymes and probiotics along with his meals.

Feeding? Mel is presently fed a low-fat food regimen (that may be purchased with out a prescription) and treats. He’s fed individually from the resident canine as a result of he doesn’t know private area at feeding time and if given the possibility, he’ll eat one other canine’s meals.

Mel is the happiest little man regardless of having had it tough along with his medical points. He’s at all times excited to see individuals and snorts with pleasure. He is a superb lap canine and a tremendous companion. He additionally has made nice strides along with his medical circumstances and deserves a loving house who will proceed to maintain him wholesome along with his ongoing remedies and who might be affected person with him on the subject of his potty accidents. He additionally deserves a eternally household who will present him with a loving house and plenty of lap and cuddle time!

For those who really feel you possibly can present the medical care that Mel wants, in addition to the extent of affection he wants, then please apply!!!