“I might start looking into finding a vet that will just trial him for anti-convulsants and such if I can”.
Exactly, I was going to suggest that you get another opinion. I had a dog that was diagnosed with idiopathic (cause unknown) epilepsy and put on a daily low dose of an anticonvulsant.
The dog was fine and lived till old age, no side effects. No testing was done, maybe lab work as this was many years ago.
No one is suggesting that you abandon your dog at a shelter. The trouble with the internet is that words get misconstrued and used out of context.
What was meant is that in an extreme situation if an animal is suffering and there is absolutely no way to provide the medical care to relieve it’s pain…….then taking him to the ASPCA would be a humane option. If they can help the dog, they will.
PS: Please look at the link I provided, lots of places to call that may be able to help or at least advise you accordingly.
“Check out local veterinary schools. Many run low-cost clinics for limited income clients. The American Veterinary Medical Association’s website and VeterinarySchools.com have lists of veterinary schools by state”. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html
I’m sorry you are stressed out over this. It doesn’t have to be this complicated, you just need to find an empathetic vet to treat your dog.
Take a deep breath, you will find a way. I hope things look better soon.
