Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Kiki-bad news

Just to keep you updated---I decided to run Kiki to the ER vet since she was breathing so hard, coughing, etc and her vet didn't admit her today, ugh. Anyhow, we ran up there, they grabbed her right away, and put her in the oxygen cage. The vet came in and said it would be $1700 to admit her for the night. I called my vet oncall, and she said to bring her down that she'd meet me and put her in oxygen at her clinic. They don't have 24 hour staff. On the way there, about 1 mile short, she passed away, on my lap. My husband floored it, got to our clinic, and the doctor wasn't there yet. Hubby grabbed her, did cpr and brought her back. Coughed up lots of junk. She is on oxygen now but since we left an hour ago, she's fainted twice since we left, and coughed up some blood. She got 2 lasix injections tonight. I am paying one of the nurses to stay overnight with her, who is a friend of ours. I feel better with her there. We did say DNR, with a broken heart, but going by what this doctor says, she thinks it is for the best. Somewhere along the line tonight Kiki developed a heart murmur and I think is just so tired. She has stood for the last several hours since she couldn't lay down. Well, just wanted to keep you all updated. It is going on 2am here, and I have to get some shut eye. Please keep Kiki in your prayers. Thanks guys, for being here for us! Kriss

Kriss PA

kriss, bless your heart! I will keep you in my prayers. This weekend is the 3 year anniversary for me losing my 15 year old springer. I had to put him down due to several strokes. It was by far the hardest thing i have ever had to do, but i know it was the right thing and i was so thankful that i was there with him. I think about him everyday, with so much joy! carol

Carol Vanc wa

Carol--I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I don't think this looks good for Kiki.

Kriss PA

Kriss i held my breath as i read your last post i'm praying so hard for you and your girl. Hugs and strenght, Effie and Belle

Effie Australis

thanks kriss, my spinger lived a full and wonderful life. I have nothing but good memories!

carol

Dear Kriss, My heart is breaking for you. This is a scary disease, and I hope Kiki pulls through. I went through similar with my little Millie (especially the fluid retention and the laboured breathing), and she's still with us 4 months later thanks to the fantastic veterinary care she received. Take care and our thoughts are with you and Kiki. Samantha and Millie.

Samantha Geelong

We continue to keep Kiki in our paryers. Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Kriss, like Effie was saying, I too had to hold my breath when I read the thread. I'll pray extra for Kiki today. She'll be in my thoughts all day. You are great parents to her during these times. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Kriss, I am so sorry to hear of this bad news about Kiki. I am still praying for a miracle. Sue & Ren

Susie Delaware

Kriss, We too are praying hard for little Kiki. Miracles are possible, and Kiki has shown her remarkable spirit since she was diagnosed. We are truly hoping she can pull through. Please take care of yourself too, and we'll be waiting to hear from you. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Kriss: I am so sorry to hear that Kiki isn't doing well. I prayed last night before bed and will continue to pray for her today. As for the heart murmur - many dogs develop heart murmurs as a result of this disease. Often they "disappear"/stop once their PCV returns to normal and they stabilize. Hopefully the oxygen will help - I've heard of dogs who spent time in oxygen cages making full recoveries. Hang in there - we'll be thinking of you and Kiki. Rita, Mike and Sheba

Rita IA

Thank you guys--she made it through the night. We were there at 7am waiting......... I was afraid to go in and see her since her breathing is so labored yet. I didn't want to excite her and have her go on me again. The tech took xrays, and the doctor viewed them. The fluid is in her lungs, so they are doing lasix every 2 hours with her. They are only giving the important meds this AM as they have to shove them down her throat. There are a couple they can do injections with that they will switch to. As far as the heparin/aspirin, she can't have one while being on pred, and the other they said will cause her lungs to fill more. She said, I believe that's the heparin, that that's to use if they don't have fluid in the lungs. That it would just fill faster. Long night! We will get another update soon and I will keep you guys posted. Thanks so much for the prayers!! It was a horrifying thing to go through with her lastnight on my lap.

Kriss PA

Kriss, Kiki sure is a fighter. She has wonderful parents and she knows it! I will be thinking of you and send positive energy and best wishes to you, Kiki and your family, Brigitte & Kahlu

Brigitte BC Canada

Kriss, What a long night you all have had. Hopefully today will bring better news. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like Kiki is doing everything she can to fight this. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Hi Kriss, my vet always reminds me "where there is life there is hope"! Hang in there you are all doing a remarkable job. Big Hugs, Effie and Belle

Effie Australia

Kriss, Hang in there! Did you have any time to read that article I told you about? It can cause life threatening resporitory problems. It just seemed to make sense. What a lucky girl Kiki is to have such great parents as you guys! Keep us posted.

shannon florida

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