She probably had a pituitary tumor and maybe an unresolved ear infection.
Friday I asked the local vet if they could prescribe an antibiotic after they said that they could not do anything (did not ask me go there either) and that a CT-scan was necessary. I picked doxycycline because it had a good effect in the past. Obviously in retrospect I should have asked for Baytril for example.
Saturday I had read more and asked my local vet if they could prescribe cabergoline and/or a steroid (prednisone / dexamethasone). I only got dexamethasone (2 mg/ml) and they advised me to wait one day before giving it because I had given 0.1 ml of 1,5 mg/ml Novacam. And they prescribed one drop per day.
Sunday I gave Snoesje one drop (0.03-0.05 ml) of dexamethasone.
Monday Wanted to make an appointment for the same day with a specialised veterinary. Got appointment for Tuesday.
No obvious effect of dexamethasone observed. Dose increased to 0.1 ml. No effect.
Afternoon She was very ill. Could not move anymore, did not really eat and drink anymore.
Evening/night Only getting worse. Porphyrin build-up. Another increased dexamethasone dose.
Tuesday Excessive bruxing. A few muscle spasms. Knuckling all four paws.
After surgery to remove a fibroadenoma on the 7th of June her coat did not fully grow back.
It feels like I have failed her to be honest. It did not seem very serious at first and Monday afternoon she suddenly was severely ill.
