Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Newman's 1 Year Anniversary

I am thrilled to announce that Newman reached the 1 year since onset of IMHA mark as of Oct. 16. He is doing really well although is still on Prednisone and Azathioprine. Newman and I have qualified to compete at the USDAA Agility Nationals (World Cynosport Games) in Scottsdale, Arizona so we are packing up the car and making the 4-day drive to Arizona next week. His internal medicine specialist advised against flying since Newman has never flown before and he travels so well in the car. I am so proud of Newman! He has endured so much and does it all with a smile on his face...which always puts a smile on mine. We are going to try to get him off the meds in January. His specialist does not want to try while we are travelling and a few weeks after we get home from Arizona we will be back in the car to go to Florida for Christmas where my sister lives. I treasure every day I have with my dogs. They make me smile like no one else can. It's been a rough road but for everyone who's fur kids are fighting for their lives, have faith. As sick as they are now you have to believe they can get through it. Newman and many, many others are proof. Now I just have to keep that same faith when we get him off the meds! ;-)

Louise Toronto

Thank you for this Louise. It is so heartening to hear how well Newman is doing. I loved what you said about Newman enduring so much and with a smile on his face. My dog, Duck, is the same. You are right to treasure every day you have with your dogs - they are precious companions. Good luck with the medication reductions in January and please keep us up-dated of Newman's progress. Take care. deb and Duck

Debbie Nelson BC

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NEWMAN!!! Have a few yummy treats on Ginger and I, you are truely an inspiration. Good luck at the USDAA Agility Nationals and most of all have fun.

Cheryl Pineville PA

Louise -- congratulations to you and to Newman. What a wonderful story. I hope that he has a great time at the agility nationals. Have a safe trip and take care.

Brenda VA

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations to Newman!! Keiko is doing the Happy Dance for you both :-) Jess and Keiko

jess BC

Congratulations Newman!!! I hope you have many more healthy anniversaries to come! Layla & Tipsi

Layla Raleigh

Way to go NEWMAN!!!! Love and licks from Tess Claudine

Claudine Milton

Louise, What great news about Newman. I am so very happy for you both. When you have time, could you please email me jdickson@cloudnet.com since I would like to visit with you in private a bit. Once again BIG,BIG congratulations on this milestone and big hugs to dear Newman from me and my little canine red-headed gal, Maddie.

Joanne MN

Good Luck to you and Newman. Run Fast, Run clean :). Mary and Missy in Tx (heading to AKC Invitational in Dec.)

Mary Tx

Way to go Newman.....Fab news for you both.

Jackie pembrokeshire; west wales; uk

Newman is a real star...that is great to hear :)

josh cal

Louise, Happy anniversary to Neuman! and glad to see that he is still fighting hard to overcome! Linda

Linda Saphire

Congratulations on this very special day!!! I am so happy for you! Good luck at the Agility Nationals...be sure to let us know how you guys do! Jeanne in NJ Angelo & Archie

Jeanne New Jersey

Louise, I am so happy for you and Newman. Good luck at the games. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Thank you all for your hugs, pats and licks and dances of congratulations but especially for your support. Not only do we all have amazing dogs but this is a pretty amazing group of people. I am sorry I need you but so happy to have you all to come to. I don't post often but I am always lurking here to share in your joys and your tears. Mary, good luck to you and Missy. Getting to AKC Nationals is also quite an achievment! Joanne, I will e-mail you tomorrow. I work until midnight for lawyers so I tend to get interrupted with work when I'm here. Go figure!! ;-) Louise

Louise Toronto

Louise, that's great news about Newman. Success stories give us all hope. Good luck in your agility competion

Pam Hants

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