Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Non-Regentive Aneima/ IMHA

I need advice for my 8 year old Doxie Yaz..... I am not sure if anything else can be done..It doesn't look like a blood transfusion is an option for him.... His P.C.V is 7%..And he is still eating drinking walking..and Yes Talking..Being a German Dog..He still retains his Will!! But to be honest..Dr.'s are stumped. We are having a phone consult with the Dr.'s from Cornell....I just hope someone's dog has come thru this without a transfusion and with Just Meds... Is there a Dr. in the House???? We love him so much.. Thanks, Suzanne

Suzanne Moore Saratoga Springs NY

E-mail Dr. Jean Dodds at Hemopet@hotmail.com DO NOT WAIT...DO IT NOW! She is the expert on this and kind and helpful.

Pat Vermont

Dear Suzanne, A PCV of 7 is extremely low. Why can't you do a transfusion? Yaz is making few to no red blood cells, and non regenerative anemia can be tricky to resolve. I urge you to contact Dr Dodds too.... Has Yaz had his thyroid tested? Many non regenerative dogs have done well on thyroid meds - eg. soloxine. how is Yaz today? Sam and Millie.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Suzanne, I meant to add that if you can do a transfusion, it would buy you and your vets time to treat Yaz. Non regenerative dogs can undergo many transfusions before they are stabilised.

Samantha Geelong Australia

Suzanne, With a PCV of 7 a blood transfusion could be very necessary. Why does it appear that a transfusion is not an option for Yaz? AIHA/IMHA is a very difficult disease but dogs CAN and DO survive it and go on to live happy healthy lives. If you have not read my Web site on Canine AIHA/IMHA as yet, please do when you can. The URL is: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/ Be sure to follow the links on the bottom of the first page to many other sites on AIHA/IMHA that will be very helpful to you 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. One dog on these pages had a PCV of 3, yes 3 and went on to survive and do very well. Please know that you and your most beloved Yaz are in my thoughts and prayers during these most very diffcult days.

Joanne MN

Juliet has had 3 transfusions and did well after each...she too has non-regenerative IMHA. It has bought her time. I would urge you to e-mail Dr. Dodds and explore a transfusion as a bridge.

Pat Vermont

Dr. Dodds and I spoke tonight...She seems to think he will fair quite well with Universal Blood..and thyroid meds. A breeder friend of mine is calling her Vet...Looks like I can get him transfused.... God willing he will be ok until the morning!! Please Keep My Yazzy in your prayers..Me is a puppy mill dog that was rescued when he was 2..He had a tough start..Pray he can live a Long Happy life!! Thanks, Suzanne

Suzanne Saratoga Springs

Sending our prayes for Yazzy, please keep us udated. CheryL & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pinevile PA

I will!! Thank you ALL for your info. I will keep you updated.... I really have no clue how this happen.... Something needs to be done to cure this!! It just breaks my heart!! :( Suzanne and "Yaz" Short for "Yastrzemski" We are Red Sox Fans!!!

Suzanne Saratoga Springs

Sending our puppy prayers to you and Yaz...Pat & Juliet

Pat Vermont

Suzanne~ Sending prayer up for you and your Yaz! Blessings, Cindi & Tori (IMHA)

Cindi PCB

Just want you to know Summer and I are saying some prayers. Carrie and Summer

Carrie DFW

Just wanted you to know that we are keeping Yaz in our thoughts and prayers! Rita, Mike and Sheba

Rita IA

Thanks for all your Prayers..We did get the blood for Yaz...But he passed away this afternoon....He was too weak ..They tried to save him..But to no avail. We only had him for 2 years and he was 8 this month.... RIP Yaz!!! Suzanne

Suzanne Saratoga Springs

Suzanne, I'm soooo sorry to hear you lost Yaz! You've got my deepest sympathies and condolences! Yaz is pain free now and has some very special friends to hang out with at the bridge now! Run free sweetheart, Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Suzanne, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a dog to this terrible disease. The suddeness of it all can be overwhelming. I hope that the memories of the good times with your boy Yaz will help you thru this most difficult and painful time. Sharing in your sorrow Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Suzanne - I am so sorry for your loss of Yaz. I hope, in time, memories of the time you had with him will help to ease your pain. And, I hope it brings you comfort knowing you saved him from a horrible situation and gave him a loving family for two years. While it wasn't long enough, you gave him a life he NEVER could have had in those conditions. With sympathy, Bonnie

Bonnie Chicago

Suzanne, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your most beloved Yaz. When you feel up to it, I hope you will visit the Loss & Grief page at the Meisha's Hope AIHA/IMHA Web site: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/loss.htm This page was written with input from those who have lost their dogs to AIHA/IMHA and contains many resources that will be very helpful to you during these most very difficult days. Once again, my deepest sympathies to you on your loss.

Joanne MN

Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It seems like the only time I post here anymore is to send sympathies to someone. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ronda and Buster

Ronda Illinois

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your Yaz. Even though your time with him was way too short they were the best two years of his life. Yaz now has the best seats in the house for those Red Sox games and will always hold a very special place in your heart. RIP Yaz-you will be greeted at the bridge by many wonderful dogs that have succumbed to this disease before you. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Suzanne, there are no words to express my deep sympathy. May God hold your heard in His Hands and comfort your soul. Carrie & Summer

Carrie DFW

Suzanne: We are very sorry to hear that Yaz passed away. I am sure the two years he spent as a much loved and cherished member of your family were the best years of his life. May the many wonderful moments you shared comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. Rita, Mike and Sheba

Rita IA

Dear Suzanne and Family, We are so saddened by this news. We hope that you will be comforted by the warm thoughts and wishes of all of us who have shared this burden. Condolences to you. Pat & Juliet

Pat Vermont

Thank you all......Love your babies while they are here...Human and Furry.... Yaz was a puppy mill dog..was mistreated and not loved for the first 2 years of his life...We only had him for 2 years...But it seemed like we were never without him...Last night my son slept downstairs with him..During the middle of the night..He tried to go up stairs to sleep with me..As he has done for 2 years... Now he is hanging with God.....Hey Yaz...tell God that we need More Wisdom...Because there has been too many wonderful Babies lost....and something needs to be done!! There are no words to explain the shock....Even though I knew he was really bad...and would more than likely pass..... it took 8 days for this to take him... But we will never forget Our Yazzer..Yazzy..YAZ!!! Suzanne.....Good luck to all of you still dealing with this....It is a never ending battle!!!

Suzanne Saratoga Springs

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