Copper 05-137 [1]

Copper was surrendered to RAGOM as happy and gentle two year old female who happens to have seizure disorder. RAGOM affiliated Veterinarians have been treating her for this condition while we've researched what may be the cause. As Copper's foster I've learned that some dogs have seizures in response to food content and food additives, that some dogs have seizures in response to a medication, some to stress, some to a natural imbalance in their body; and some experience them without any diagnosable reason at all. RAGOM has ruled out a physical cause via a CT scan, food allergies by feeding Copper a non allergen kibble, and a vitamin deficiency by supplementing her diet with Vitamin E capsules; and is in the process of determining whether or not Miss Copper's naturally low thyroid level is a cause or a contributing factor to a seizure propensity at the time of this writing. She began a synthetic thyroid supplement on July 6th and will have her thyroid levels re tested the first week of August. If the thyroid supplement in a twice daily pill form eradicates the seizures, it will be wonderful. At minimum is it expected to decrease seizure propensity, which would mean a continuance of daily anti seizure medications as determined by her adoptive family's Veterinarian.

Copper is a highly lovable, playful, and affectionate girl who will make a wonderful addition to her new family. She previously lived with children ages 5 through 9, two small breed dogs, and two young cats and is fostered in a home with three other dogs, and a very senior cat! Miss Copper is healthy, and happy; and looking forward to the exercise and training that her former family told her would come into her life when being adopted through RAGOM. She's also looking forward to lots of snuggle time! If you're a home with a physical fence, time for exercise and training, and have lots of love to share, Miss Copper may be the girl for you!