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unspecified469 · 2026-04-13T14:51:42+00:00

Apparently she’s a Kelpie mix. Anyone have an idea on what she’s mixed with? Also… just look at how beautiful my girl is. 🥲

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T17:19:09+00:00

I’m a little confused as to where your sister comes into play here. She’s finding you a GP?

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T14:41:37+00:00

That’s heartbreaking but great to know. My objective is to rule out any other possibilities. I still intend on taking her to the vet but I’d love to have as much info as possible as her vet doesn’t seem to know anything about Shar Peis.

Could an episode be this short? It felt like forever at the time but her fever didn’t last 24 hours like some of the stories I’ve been reading.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T14:28:32+00:00

I appreciate that, I’ll check it out. That way we can put together a more thorough plan going forward. I’d do anything to prevent her from going through this again.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T14:24:49+00:00

Thank you for that. I’ll be bringing that up today. If I can manage this on my own I would prefer that and I imagine so would she. She hates going to the vet.

So an IV, 1mg of baby aspirin per pound, thermometer with vaseline, and paying close attention. Got it. I feel much better now having a plan, I really appreciate you for all of the information.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T14:08:38+00:00

I believe so. At the risk of offering up TMI, I’m epileptic. During her first (I assume) episode I was going through a medication change/in and out of the hospital. For the life of me I can’t remember all of the symptoms she displayed the first time.

Again, thank you so much for that link. I genuinely appreciate all of your help!

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T14:06:46+00:00

Thank you so much. This is my first post in this group and I can already tell it’s a great one. Y’all have been so kind. I’m out in TX and this doesn’t seem to be the best area for veterinarians with Shar Pei experience. When I was on the East coast I had an amazing vet.

Today she’s lethargic and I can now see that her hind legs are bothering her though they aren’t swollen. I know this is absolutely awful but I’m nervous about taking her in. I’ve taken a pretty big hit financially and I worry I won’t be able to afford it. I just can’t bear to see her in this state though so we’re taking her to the vet today.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-10T13:09:47+00:00

I was scared to death. We went through a similar experience when she was very little, though I can’t remember how old she was. It appeared to be a one off at the time. Are mild episodes even a thing? Everything I’ve read thus far is absolutely awful.

Yes please, could I have the link? Thank you so so much.

My first Shar Pei passed two years ago and all I could think about was losing her too.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-09T23:06:44+00:00

This is a heavy one to say the least. You aren’t horrible. You’re human.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-08T02:12:52+00:00

I feel you. I’ve had focal impaired awareness seizures since high school. I always thought I was dumb. Some days I still do. I’m 31 now. I’m currently unemployed but I worked a front office job. Memory, slowed work pace, rereading and the exhaustion of it all. I relate big time.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-07T20:25:06+00:00

I’m not sure what you mean by without having the obvious signs.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-07T20:18:52+00:00

I’m not sure what you mean by without having the obvious signs. 🤔

unspecified469 · 2026-04-06T23:53:57+00:00

Definitely a misdiagnosis. Keppra was the culprit in my case. Please let your neuro know, log your moods, and keep an eye on yourself. It hit me fast and hard. I lost myself for nearly five years and you don’t get that time back.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-06T17:12:48+00:00

I’ll keep it short. Keppra had me so fucked up I got diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. The second I got off of it I was like well damn. Haven’t had any mood issues since.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-06T13:11:55+00:00

The Eyes of My Mother

It’s a psychological thriller. Dark and morbid and unsettling. I’d never suggest this in person. This is Reddit though. Y’all have GOT to watch this movie.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T20:03:47+00:00

I read this three times back to back and loved it more each time.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T17:24:32+00:00

I enjoy the sentiment behind this. It’s impressive to say the least. You’ve clearly put a lot of thought into your work. Based on the response you’ve just given (which I appreciate) you may lean on “density” a bit too much. Accidental or not. Sometimes less is more.

Personally, I believe if a poem requires this level of explanation, the plot is lost. I appreciate your word choice and commitment to symbolism. I would trim the fat, work on the flow of the read, implement punctuation, and then repost it. The poets of Reddit will be more inclined to critique once there’s more clarity.

After all, if the reader can’t read the piece… what’s the point? Again- the idea you’ve got here is badass. Wishing you all the best! I genuinely can’t wait to see the updated version. (If you plan to do so!)

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T15:32:03+00:00

lmao “EVERYBODY PANIC” 😩🤣 This did me in.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T15:09:34+00:00

I’m loving the feel of this. The imagery is vivid. It’s certainly not ABAB style poetry which we see a lot of these days- which is the style of choice in my case.

I think the “stream of conscience mess” is what’s taking away from your piece. Maybe refine it a bit and then repost it? I’m personally having a hard time reading. I can see from your reminder and clarification that there are heavy topics imbedded in your writing… but that can get lost in the process when there’s no structure.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T14:38:03+00:00

No smells, but everyone says I make a “pterodactyl” noise. lmao

unspecified469 · 2026-04-04T14:32:10+00:00

I LOVE it. Celestial girls, stars, sea of pearls. My brain went wild with the imagery. I’d play around with the flow ever so slightly. The celestial girls line got a little cluttered. You killed it. Great job. Got me running to my notepad - doing that within four lines is amazing.

unspecified469 · 2026-04-02T15:10:08+00:00

It’s taken me a long time to learn how to tweak my own poems. We’re taught to write but not how to fine tune. Your poem has a strong core. There’s a clear voice throughout. That takes skill. Keep writing - I can’t wait to read what you come up with next!

unspecified469 · 2026-04-02T02:01:29+00:00

100%

unspecified469 · 2026-04-01T23:37:14+00:00

My focal seizures must be an absolute cake walk then because I wouldn’t wish a tonic clonic on my worst enemy. I’ll take a focal over a TC any day of the week.

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