Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Madison - 2 years in remission

Hi All, Well Madison is a 2 year survivor today. I havent been on here for awhile but do think of everyone who helped us get through the first few tough months, all the info on here got me through the very bad times.. Madison now has a human sister, little Stella is 8 months and loves dogs also (we have 3 dogs)..I think Stella thinks they are humans... Thinking of you all going through this terrible disease but just remember miracles do happen. Samantha

Samantha Perth

Congrats to you and Madison. Madison is an inspiration to all who's pets struggle with this disease. We share in your joy!!! Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pinevile PA

Samantha, I am so happy you posted this great news. I am sure it will help a lot of people in the fight to know that there is hope. Congrats on your new non furry addition too. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Samantha, Thank-you so much for coming back to the board and sharing Madison's 2 yr. anniversary of making it through this disease. My Gracie is a 3 month survivor and I love to hear great news. hugs, Gwen and Gracie

Gwen Rhinebeck

Just what I like to read. Congratulations. Ronda and Buster

Ronda Illinois

Congrats on reaching this milestone Samantha & Madison! AND...congrats on the human sister for Madison! You've gotta be overjoyed with all the good news! Keep up the good work! Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Hey Sam, Congrats to Madison on her 2 year anniversary! It doesn't seem that long ago both our dogs were diagnosed (Millie's 2 year anniversary is tomorrow the 22nd January), and we were confusing everyone here with two Samantha's posting from Australia at the same time with dogs whose names both started with 'M'! :) So happy for you both, and congratulations on the new baby! Sam & Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Thanks Everyone... Sam - yes i remember how we came here at the same time.. So happy for you millie is doing so well. Sam

Samantha Perth

Thanks for posting as it does give the newbies on the site hope. Well done Madison and woofs from Archie

Sue and Archie Cambs UK

Always great news to have success stories posted. A BIG congrats to Madison and the entire family. Ron & Cooper

Ron Florida

Congratulations on a wonderful success!!! Ripley and Enzo are doing the poodle dance. Best wishes, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Samantha & Madison~ What wonderful news! I certainly believe in miracles and our vets say that our poodle, Tori is one! Your report is so encouraging to those of us that haven't even hit the 6 month recovery milestone.... Congrats for your daughter. Hope she has many years of growing up with your pooches! Blessings, Cindi & Tori (IMHA)

Cindi PCB

Samantha, Excellent news! Good to have you back here for a visit. Enjoy the extra bonus time, it is a blessing. my best patrice

Patrice NYS

Thank you for the story and the hope!! WONDERFUL to hear!! Carrie and Summer

Carrie DFW

wonderful news ! Would ended up working and doing the trick ? Any advice and tips would be appreciated :)

jacki

For all the new ones going through this... Madison had to have 3 transfusions so she was very very sick, it took a month of all the drugs to start to see a slight improvement then after 9 months she was drug free... and has been healthy ever since.. She does not have any flea treatment, worming treatment or vaccinations any more as they were the cause. Thanks again and positive thoughts to all still going through this terrible disease. Sam & Madison xxx

Samantha Perth

Hi Samantha I haven't been on the board for some time and was so very happy to see that Madison is doing sooooo well. Success stories like hers give us all a great deal of hope!!! Mercedes too, is doing well---the IMHA still in remission! She had a UTI a few weeks ago, but other than that she is back to her old self. Her coat has grown back in and she is looking so much better too. We are down to 35 of azathiopine twice a week and I will be drawing blood and sending to Dr. Dodds in the next couple of weeks, in the hopes we can reduce it even further. Hopefully she will soon be completely "drug free". Hard to believe we have been at this for almost a year now!! We travelled to South Carolina earlier this month, to purchase a lovely new standard poodle puppy (now 12 weeks old) who we have named "Nova". She and Mercedes are the best of buddies and it is so much fun to watch them frolicking together---Ms Mercedes is like a puppy again, herself. Mercedes is also back training for agility competition, and we hope to take her to her first trial in the spring. Thanks again for updating us on Madison---her story is inspiring to anyone who has had to deal with this awful disease. Hopefully, our Mercedes will follow her down the same path of success! Hugs to All, Maureen and Mercedes

Maureen Southern Interior

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