Zara update - 06/04/2020

Zara had a neurologist appointment today, just a consult to see if it looks like she does indeed have the same thing Sonko did.

As expected the results of the consult are pretty much the same, an unknown degenerative disease effecting the cerebellum.

The neurologist didn't push for an MRI, he didn't think we would have much to gain from it.

The slight trunk away when standing still, her stance and her abnormal eye movement when tilting her head up confirmed that she probably has the same thing.

He doesn't think the episodes she has are real seizures, but related to her being disoriented because of the disease.

It's unknown how long she has, and the recommendation is to just try to keep her from falling and getting injured.

When it is time to let her go we are considering donating her brain to be studied, and potentially a necropsy.

Still no word regarding the preliminary results of the research on Sonko's brain, the neurologist said he reached out to them again but it could be months before they have something and potentially years before they publish anything. He's hoping a test for this will be developed in time.

Zara's health has been ok, she's still active and playful and stubborn. We go for short (10min) walks whenever she wants, and the weather allows, sometimes 3-4 times a day. She has a good appetite, although is still picky so she gets snacks or extra goodies like hot dog, lunch meat or minnows in her food.




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