Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - One year on...Nollaig!

With all the sad losses on the forum just now, I just wanted to add a little hope and say that today,16th February,is Nollaig's one year anniversary from diagnosis of pure red cell aplasia(non regenerative anaemia of bone marrow) and she continues to keep well even with her 25% pcv which she can cope very well with.Obviously I'm hoping that this will rise, but I'll take that over her 8% which she was a year ago today-the sight of those chalk white gums will never leave me! I won't go on too much as I don't think right now is the time what with all those grieving their precious dogs,and even though I am obviously delighted about Nollaig,I too get upset and heartbroken when I hear of others losing the fight. Take care all, Kathleen and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Kathleen and Nollaig, Happy Anniversary :)) Congratulations to you both and I hope Nollaigs health continues to improve. ((Hugs)) Jess, Keiko and Hushi

Jess BC

Hope you are doing well Kathleen! Sure sounds like Nollaig is. Wonderful news. I feel better knowing that Nollaig is still here to give you comfort and joy. What a strong lil pup and what a fighter. Congrats and carry on being a wonderful mom and companion to Nollaig. Three cheers to you both.

Mardi Northern Calif

Hey there Nollaig. Tessy wants me to tell you you're doing a grrreat job fighting this disease! High paws from her! Excellent job on your behalf too Kathleen. The obstacles and effort you've put into this fight is paying off for you and Nollaig and I hope that he turns the corner really soon and has a full recovery. You both deserve this sooo much. Good to hear from you again and Congratulations on reaching this milestone. Nollaig sure is a fighter and has one heck of a good mum on his side. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Continued prayers and good wishes, Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Kathleen, Congrats to you and Nollaig. It is always good to read the positives even while acknowledging the losses. We all cheer on the ones that do make it while wiping away the tears for the ones that didn't. It is part of the journey. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Congrats to you also on making it to one year. Hoping for many more years for you and Nollaig. I just posted on Tessy's thread how Casper also fell ill during the Valentine season and that we take extra precautions during this time of the year. Just thought I'd mentione it in case there is something seasonal in our dogs' cases.

leslie ca

That's fantastic news Nollaig! Wishing you and your mum (Kathleen) all the very best. Effie :)

Effie Melbourne Australia

Well done to the both of you - such great news.. Happy Anniversary!!!! Samantha & Madison

Samantha Perth

Hi Kathleen That is such fantastic news, she such a trooper:) You and Nollaig are Gold Medal winners!! Sending or prayers for continued good health. Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Congrats on your one year anniversary ! It's been a hard fought battle and you are winning!

Lisa TX

Kathleen -- so happy for you and Nollaig as you mark her wonderful health on the one year anniversary of her diagnosis. I am sure you celebrated somehow -- with beagles, it can be food or massive petting and cuddling. Your commitment to Nollaig and her will to fight and live are so amazing. Please don't ever feel you need to apologize for your beloved dog's success. We all need to hear good news to help us get through the sad. May you and Nollaig have many more years together. Please take care.

Brenda VA

Go Nollaig! Beagles rule :) I can't believe how many one year's we're having this week, you all seemed to come on so close to each other. we're happy to celebrate this brave milestone with you. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Dear Kathleen and Nollaig, Congratulations on your one year milestone! I know this year has been a difficult one for you both. I am so glad to hear that Nollaig is going well Kathleen, it's wonderful to hear this good news. All the very best for continued good health. Sam and Millie

Samantha Geelong Australia

Kathleen, Never hold back from sharing wonderful news.You give so many people hope and I realized a long time ago on here even the terrific people that have lost their precious furkids to this wicked disease are your biggest supporters. I think in a way it allows their pup's legacy and memory to live on thru the successes. Congrats to you and Nollaig! What a milestone. How is her named pronounced, like nol-lay? I cannot wait to see her on the Success Pages. Wishing you and Nollaig many more Happy Healthy Anniversaries! Teresa (and my Angel Boys Jacob and Rocky)

Teresa va

Congratulations on never giving up. So glad Nollaig has made this anniversary I wish my vets had been like yours when my Scruffy had a PCV of 8 as well. Instead telling me there was no hope for him and he would never recover. Well done for your determination to never give up. Julie.

Julie Australia

You go, Nollaig!! That's great news, Kathleen. Here's to many more happy, healthy anniversaries! Elizabeth

Elizabeth Baltimore

Kathleen and Nollaig, That is great. Many congratulations to you both. Keep fighting as best you can! -Darren

Darren

Big CONGRATULATIONS to you Kathleen what a wonderful caregiver, and Nolliag such a great fighter! Happy Anniversary! Dolores

Dolores Wi.

Thank you guys for your kind words and support,it helps me forge forward and accompany Nollaig on her journey to wellness. Teresa, Nollaig is pronounced NULL-IG it is Irish for Christmas as she was born Christmas day 2005!! Cheers Kathleen and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Dear Kathleen and Nollaig Im glad Teresa asked that question, as I have wondered myself, indeed a special name. I want to send you my well wishes and support and congratulations on reaching the one year milestone, absolutely brilliant news. Wishing you both lots more! Silka

Silka Melbourne Australia

Dear Kathleen, Congratulations to you and Nollaig!!! I am so glad to hear of all these anniversaries lately especially in light of so many sad losses. Leslie

Leslie Philly

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