Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Kahlu feeling good!

Hello everybody, We have a bit of a stressful week behind us and it was not because of the Christmas preparations. We went to the vet for a PCV last Monday. Kahlu was doing great and we were ready for good results and a further reduction in the pred. This time my gut feeling let me down. His PCV was down to 42 from 47 and the vet felt we should be cautious and do a CBC in a few days, to be sure it was just one of those ups and downs. That happened on Thursday and the results on Friday came in fantastic. His Hematocrit was 51!! It was the first time his lab report came back without anything in bold and the pathologist commented that he looks good! We did not do the chemistry, but I am sure his liver values have improved too. We are now going ahead with the next reduction to 2.5 pred. EOD. I have notices that over the last few weeks he smells so much better too. I have my old boy back! It was worth every penny and all the sleepless nights. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers and advice. Best wishes, Brigitte & Kahlu

Brigitte BC Canada

Brigitte, Glad to hear you did end up with such happy results. I am sure it is the best present that you could receive to have your boy back! Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

FANTASTIC! WONDERFUL! All the good news from old timers on here is making me teary. You are both survivors. Good luck and keep us posted.

Mardi Northern Calif

Happy for you and Kahlu Brigitte! Wonderful update, and I think a testament NOT to panic when things drop a few points. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Thats great news Brigitte... Well done to you both x

Samantha Perth Australia

Hi Brigitte What a wonderful post to see! Best wishes to you and Kahlu. How lovely not to see anything in BOLD. Yay! Silka

Silka Melbourne Australia

Brigitte Congratulations on your latest reports. You and Kahlu and have been a great inspiration to Cooper and I. And, as you have so profoundly stated, it is fantastic to have our boys back. !!!! Ron

Ron Florida

That is terrific news!!! Ginger is doing her Happy Dance again! Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Brigitte and Kahlu, Way to go! So glad he is feeling good again. Alex is getting stronger and stronger too. It is so nice to see and a long time in the making so I know how you feel. Chris & Alex

Chris Pa

YAY for Kahlu!!!!!! I'm so happy to hear this news! "I have my old boy back! It was worth every penny and all the sleepless nights"....I know exactly what you're saying. You definately have taken extra good care of Kahlu and he's extremely lucky to have you there for him. Tessy sends some high paws & hugs for Kahlu. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

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