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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Boogie not responding
| My 9 year-old female mini dachshund, Boogie has not responded to any of the meds, and I think we've tried everything. She was diagnosed a month ago and her PCV's have been in the teens the whole time except when she has had transfusions. She is getting her third transfusion tonight--her PCV was 10 today and she was so weak I didn't think she would make it through another night. I'm seeing an internist who Dr. Dodds said is very capable. I am very frustrated to say the least. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with splenectomy. I may suggest it to the vet on Monday. Also, have any of your dogs come back after this long a time and gone into remission? Thank you. Sue |
| Sue Moorpark |
| Dear Sue, I am sorry to hear of your struggles with Boogie at this time. I had to put my Molson down after a 3 month struggle with the disease. Know of my thoughts and prayers, Ann Marie |
| Ann Marie |
| Sue, I am so very sorry to hear that your dear Boogie has not responded as yet to the meds. What meds are you currently giving? Has your vet done a bone marrow biospy to see if Boogie is producing new red blood cells? If you have not read my Web site on AIHA/IMHA as yet, you might want to do so when you can. The URL is http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/ Be sure to follow the links on the first page to many other sites on AIHA/IMHA that will be very helpful to you and do read the SUCCESS STOIRES pages. They will give you a lot of HOPE and also show you what has worked for other dogs in terms of treatment options. Please know that you and your dear Boogie are in my thoughts and prayers during these most diffcult days. |
| Joanne MN |
| Sue, I know what you are going through. My mini dachshund Choe was a slow responder as well. Like Boogie he presented with a pcv of 10. It took FOUR transfusions and four months beore his pcv rose above the 20's. There are apparently some dogs who take much longer to respond to the meds. Don't give up hope. You may not need to put her through unneccesary surgery with a spleenectomy. One of the ER vets suggested same but I rejected it. Sometimes I think teaching hospitals push surgeries and diagnostics that are really not necessary. Will be glad to chat with you further. Jan |
| jan philly |
| Sue, So sorry to hear another mini dachshund with this terrible disease! We also have a mini dachshund Holly who was diagnosed 1 year ago March 2007 and is still fighting. Her PCV was down to 8 when she got the transfusion but that is all it took for her and the meds kicked in and very slowly started to work its way up. What kind of meds do you have Boogie on? Like Jan said don't give up hope, one month is not that long, maybe just going to take a little longer for her. Linda |
| Linda Sapphire |
| Sue, I am in the same 1 month battle with Tasha. Have faith and patience. Tasha has been in the hospital since last Sunday and has had 4 transfusions and lots of complications. I have had to understand that progress is very very little at times. My prayers are with you and your best friend. Steve |
| Steve virginia |
| Sue, one month is still very early days. Hang in there - your doggy may still respond. Like the others have said, some dogs take longer to respond to the meds. A big hug to you and Boogie. deb and Duck |
| Debbie BC Canada |
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