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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Good news 3 mo post-diagnosis
| Just wanted to share the good news for Kola, our 3 year old standard poodle. He was diagnosed with idiopathic (no identified cause) AIHA almost exactly 3 months ago, and spent several days in the veterinary hospital with a PCV that dropped into the teens and 2 blood transfusions. He is currently on Azathioprine 50 mg every other day and Prednisone 10 mg/day (tapering down slowly). He has since come off other meds from the hospital including blood pressure, and aspirin. Today at his appt, his PCV was up to 40 (after holding steady at mid 30's for the past month and a half). I know relapse is always a possibility, but given that we thought we would lose him just a few months ago we are so appreciative. I really hope that others might read this and feel some hope if you're just getting this scary diagnosis. |
| Leslie Philadelphia |
| Thank you for sharing Leslie! Since we also have a (almost) 3 year old Standard Poodle and he was diagnosed 6 weeks ago, that gives me lots of hope! Brigitte and Kahlu |
| Brigitte BC Canada |
| Hi Brigitte, Yes, I remember your warm message from my first post, and that you have Kahlu, a male standard poodle of the same age. Funny their names are so similar too! I look forward to hearing about Kahlu's progress, and wish him and you the best in his recovery. -Leslie |
| Leslie |
| We are gald to hear Kola is doing so well. 40 is a great number and we wish Kola continued good health. Cheryl & Ginger |
| Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA |
| Leslie, What a great number. Glad to hear that Kola is doibg so well. Congrats to you both! Penny |
| Penny Lytle Creel Calif |
| Hi Leslie...I left a response on my thread? under Cody....I've never done this before....thanx |
| Tammy N.J. |
| We received more good news for Kola. His liver values came back and are way down (they had been elevated). We're so grateful for his good progress at this stage. |
| Leslie |
| that is double great! very glad for kola |
| josh california |
This thread was discussed between 06/03/2009 and 11/03/2009
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