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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Miki
| Judi, SC Our beloved MIki became lethargic late on the afternoon of May 15th. I monitored her closely over the weekend and by Monday was sufficiently concerned enough to take her to the vet the morning of the 18th. Our vet ran a panel of tests and a PCV which was at 18. Miki was immediately started on an antibiotic and prednisone. Her appetite was non-existant and I had to try Nutrical and an peanut butter. She took both grudgingly. Wrapped her pills in cream cheese as she didn't particularly care for the pill pockets. Took her back for more blood work today (tMay 20th) and the PCV was 15. The vet immediately hospitalized her, started her on IV's and cyclosporin, in addition to the other 2 meds. She has a dog on standby to come in tomorrow to give a blood transfusion if needed. Right now, we don't know how this is going to play out. Miki belongs to my 83 year old mom and naturally, she is beside herself. Pray for us, please! |
| from Judi SC |
| Hi Judi, sorry to hear that another dog has come down with this terrible disease. Please give my regards to your mother and let her know that dogs can and do overcome this disease. It takes time for drugs to start to work. Prednisone is the cornerstone drug of choice for many vets in treating this disease. It can take upwards of a week for prednisone to start working. I think cyclosporine is a more quicker acting drug. Hopefully Miki will not need a transfusion. In many cases dogs will need a transfusion. A transfusion is not a cure rather it buys the dog time for the meds to start working. Some dogs even have to get several transfusions. This is a difficult disease that is not "cured" overnight. It's a long hard journey with lots of ups and downs. If you have not done so already, visit Joanne's website http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/newhope.htm Read the success stories. They give a person so much hope when it's really needed. Please keep us posted on how Miki does. You've found a great place to get support and help. If you have any questions at all just ask. Miki will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Johnny & Tessy |
| Johnny |
| Hi Judi Please let us know how Miki is doing today and know that she and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please take the time and read the success stories on the site given by Johnny on the above post. It sounds like the doctors are on the right track. Cheryl & Ginger |
| Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA |
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