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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Millie
| Millie the 2 year old Westie is still hanging in there! I just wondered if anyone has got through this and come out the other side bearing in mind this all started for us in June. She responded very well initially to 20mg pred and only crashed after it was reduced to 10mg. I took my eye of the ball (the credit crunch etc) and blame myself for not noticing her gums had gone much paler. It was then a nightmare - blood transfusion, diuretics for fluid retention etc etc. She's now back up on the pred and on Atopica. She has developed liver problems which the vet seems to suggest is pancreatitis. She's eating well however and seems a little happier. The vet said the prognosis was guarded to poor so I've been reluctant to go back in some ways just waiting and watching. Is there any more I could do? When this all started she was in season and had also been exposed to ticks but they did test for various things and she was put on antibiotics, she's also had numerous scans, x-rays and a bone marrow bioposy at the beginning. Clare and Millie and family (Oxon, UK) PS My husband has an autoimmune disease (AOSD) 10 years now so when this happened I really thought God was singling us out. I've come to terms with it a bit more now however having found this website. |
| Claire |
| Claire, While AIHA/IMHA can be a very difficult disease, dogs who have been diagnosed with it CAN and DO recover and go on to live happy healthy lives. If you have not read my Web site on AIHA/IMHA as yet: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/ you might want to do so when you can. Be sure to follow the links on the first page to many other sites on AIHA/IMHA that will be very helpful and do read the Success Stories pages. They will show you what has worked for other dogs in terms of treatment options as well as give you a lot of HOPE. I truly do know how hard this is so be assured you and your dear Mille are in my thoughts and prayers during these most difficult days. By the way I notice you are from the UK. The current Success Story dog at my Web site lives in the UK as well. |
| Joanne MN |
| Claire, I'd definitely email Dr. Dodds at hemopet@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns you might have. She is very knowledgeable, very helpful, and quick to respond. Just send a brief history and any questions you might have. Also, Dr. Dodds has a liver cleanse diet that you might find helpful. Just type "Dr. Dodds Liver Cleansing Diet" in your search engine and you should be able to pull it up. Please keep us posted. I will pray for you, Millie, and your husband. Hang in there. Karen |
| Karen NC |
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