Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Holly's Update

Well great news for Holly! Yesterday's bloodwork came back in, Hematocrit was 46.5 highest it ever was, maybe the pet-tinic helped, and retic count was 0.5. Even her WBC was in the low normal range. So good news all the way around especially after that scare we had with the relapse at the end of January.

So now we are to again attempt to start a very slow decrease on the prednisone going from 5mg to 4.5mg and remain same on the Imuran. Last time we went from 5mg to 2.5mg of the prednisone and I think to much to fast.

Thanks,
Linda
Linda Sapphire


Fabulous news, Linda. Slow and steady wins the race. You are doing the right thing. Jan
jan philly


Great news Linda. I had been thinking about Holly a few days ago, wondering how she was doing.

deb and Duck
Debbie BC Canada


Yeah for Holly!!! Sounds like you have a great game plan. I've been popping in hoping see how Holly has been.
Stephanie Chicago


Linda,
Great news, hopefully Holly will be med free before you know it.
Penny Lytle Creek Calif


Thanks guys for all your encourgement! It just seems this battle has been going on for so long and I know you know what I am talking about Jan with Choe. This month is Holly's one year anniversary, she was diagnosed on March 26. I really do believe that special day will come when she is happy and playful again, the way we saw her for just two short months when we adopted her.

Thanks,
Linda
Linda Sapphire


Excellent news Linda! So glad to hear of the progress!
Jason Black Myrtle Beach SC


That is AWESOME news!!! I wish Holly continued progress! :)

Layla & Tipsi
Layla Brantley


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