Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Dunes update 1/7/08

Dunes has been on 10 mg for a month. She was originally on 80mg. er recent PCV was 35.4-down from 36.7. She has been unusually feisty-getting into all kinds of bags, taking food off of counter tops, etc. A month ago-she ate 3 1/2 lbs of raw pork. She's unbelievable-trying to be smarter than her. She occasionally jumps on me and can now jump up into the Jeep. The tech at the vet says she leads her when going for a blood test. She first went through the door, led her to the scale (has gained too much weight), then leads her back into the room and to the corner where they draw the blood. She, then, lifts her head to alow them to take the blood and then she drags them back to me.

Joe Ohio

Great to get your update Joe. The 1.3 drop isn't too significant, I don't think. Very good to hear that she is getting into things and feeling energetic. That's the best sign of all. Go Dunes!!! deb and Duck

Debbie BC Canada

that is awesome, dunes is bouncing back strong :)

josh cal

Joe...that is great news. What was your schedule as you tapered Dunes down on the Prednisone. Daisy started also at 80mg split into two doses, and we are slowly decreasing.

Ron B San Mateo

Wow!!! your comment is giving me tons of hope! Glad Dunes is doing so well

Suzy and Darrell AZ

Ron, As I remember it-I think it went from 80 mg to 40 mg (1 twenty mg-twice daily.) Then she went to 20mg once a day for about a month, then 10 mg, once daily for a little more than a month now.

Joe Ohio

Joe, Great news, love to hear that Dunes is getting back to the basics. You know typical Lab stuff, lead you here lead you there be in charge! Go Dunes!

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

That Dunes is one smart dog! The only thing Ginger leads me to at the vets office is where they keep the dog treats!!! We are happy Dunes is doing so well.

Cheryl and Ginger Pineville pa

Way to go Dunes!!! Keiko is happy dancing :) Jess

Jess BC Canada

Dunes is still holding at between 31-32, 1-28-08. I am neurotic and she is peppy, always hungry, and is demanding attention. She, first, was diagnosed in late June of 07 and is treated by our Vet who gets instructions from MedVet specialist in Columbus, Ohio.

joe ohio

Joe, Neurotic comes with this doesn't it. Glad to hear Dunes is "peppy" and I am sure she doesn't have to demand attention. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

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