Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Cody improving...Ray of Hope

Hi everyone, There's been soooo much sadness and loss with this disease lately, I thought some good news might help others still "fighting the fight"....Cody had a great Vet visit 2 days ago.....his MRSA staph infection has finally healed, his diabetes is getting under control, his PCV is stabilized between 36-40.....he's not needing to drink nearly as much water because the diabetes is improving, so no more peeing accidents in the house for now ( he didn't have a bladder infection....just drinking tons of water ). He's taken an interest in my puppy Chrissy for the first time....is playing with her, and my 2 other dogs too. His appetite is great, and stools and urine normal.Overall, he's improved ALOT....key things for his progress I feel were increasing his insulin to right dose, clindamycin for his leg infection and the Forti-Flora pro-biotic for his immune system. While Cody can't be cured of this, at least ,for now, he's headed in the right direction. I hope this post energizes those feeling DRAINED from this nightmare of AIHA......best wishes and prayers to all and your wonderful dogs.....Tammy and Cody P.S. we're just keeping him on the Prednisone for the AIHA, and will begin decreasing it soon, but very gradually...

Tammy/Cody N.J.

Tammy, That is great news and so needed after all the heartbreak of recent days. We really appreciate all the good news we can get and your right it does energize those still fighting. Good luck with Codys continued recovery...Kelly, Max and Tito

Kelly Redding

Tammy That is wonderful news and I am glad to hear that Cody is doing better. I take playing with the puppy as a very good sign:) Thanks for sharing this good news and we hope he continues to improve and you can begin to reduce his pred. very slowly soon. Cheryl & Snowy Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Tammy I am so glad that Cody is doing better. My prayers are with you guys. give him a kiss for me lucy

lucy ny

Yea Cody! This is wonderful. Congrats and good luck.

Mardi Northern Calif

Tammy, That must be great to see Cody behaving in a normal doggy manner by playing. Hopefully things will continue to improve.

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

that's a good number, keep it up cody!!!!

Josh California

I'm doing the Happy Dance for you and Cody!!! Congrats. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Dear Tammy, This is great news! A normal PCV, great work Cody! Once you start reducing the Pred, the change in Cody will be amazing. Keep up the good work. Sam and Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

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