Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - I thought Patrice might like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC7qkGjgcfw&NR=1 Cute giant schnauzer who likes music. :)

Silka Melbourne Australia

Silka, This video is *so cute*! Thank you for the link! That's a female Giant. I can tell because the first thing she does when she walks into the frame is a "crotch check." <VBG> Looks like her owners chopped off her beard a little *too much*. But she is a typical Giant, totally involved in anything that is going on in the household in a very animated way. We have been trying to sort out some medical issues with Chance in the last few weeks, thus my absence from this forum for the most part. He's been having some side effects from one of his heart meds (ack, which one???) So I was totally side tracked by that and missed that he had a urinary tract infection. Once that was treated he began to act like he felt better. But today I was back again with another "sample" and am going to treat him again for the same thing. I have an appointment with his specialist next week, a routine checkup. But we are also discussing adjusting his meds, maybe dropping the digoxin, in hopes that his appetite will improve. He has asked us to discontinue it for a while to see if there is improvement. Chance will be 12 in a few days. We have a big party scheduled. Here is my blog page for Chance. I have to put up a bunch of photos for him, but time is sometimes my enemy when it comes to doing stuff like that! http://www.cybergiants.com/PatricesBlog/?page_id=98 my best patrice

Patrice NYS

OMG that video was just too cute! That's a lot of dog there in Chance! Happy birthday Chance....wonder what mum's getting for you? Hope all goes well with the meds when you get them adjusted. Don't worry Chance....you got Dr. Patrice lookin after ya! How's the shoulder these days? Anyhow, can't wait to see some bday picks. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Happy Birthday Chance! I have to agree with Johnny, there is not a lot of dogs that are looked after as well as you and your sister. Your dad is not a bad guy either, washing your mustache every night, so you can look like a cool dude. Best wishes to you and your family, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Happy 12th birthday Chance! I LOVE the trick and treating videos, made me laugh. I see what you mean about trimming the beard too much. Hope you sort out those medical issues with Chance, but I have no doubt that you will. Still laughing at the "crotch check".

Silka Melbourne Australia

That video was hilarious Silka! I'm still smiling about the 'crotch check'! Patrice - Happy Birthday to Chance - 12 years old! I hope you get to the bottom of which heart med is causing problems. I remember you said Chance had a heart murmur, I didn't realise he was being medicated for it though. Thanks for sharing Chance's blog page - it's so nice to see the dogs we hear so much about! Samantha.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Yesterday was Chance's 12th birthday! I am pleased to say with some changes in his heart meds last week he is doing much better than he has in several weeks. I am optimistic now that he will make it into the spring. Check out this pic of our pre-party on Christmas! http://www.cybergiants.com/PatricesBlog/?p=515 my best patrice

Patrice NYS

Happy Birthday Chance! 12 years old, wow, you are such a strong, happy, vibrant boy. Enjoy your party big guy! Hugs, melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Happy Birthday Chance! 12 years - a milestone for sure! I'm sure both you and Cassie enjoyed your T-Bone treats! Patrice, it is great to hear the changes in heart meds have helped Chance. Samantha & Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

A Happy belated birthday to your boy! Glad to hear you have seen improvements with the med changes.

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Happy Birthday Chance, and a few more to come! :) Great photo.

Silka Melbourne Australia

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