Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Prayer Request / NBC investigation into pet produc

obviously let's keep all the prayers lifted up for all of our dogs who are battling this disease, and other diseases...and the healthy ones too, for continued health. and prayers for the owners, who do a wonderful job of trying to provide the best scenarios for improvement for there animals. but 1 special request, everyone throw in a specific prayer for patrice.. i know she is going thru a rough time right now and chance is having some difficulties on top of that, so keep her in your thoughts.. she has been amazing to me and sway and provided this board with an amazing and compassionate pile of knowledge... thank you! ___________________________ also, something completely unrelated- i just saw a commercial a few minutes ago about channel 4 (nbc) out here in california running a special investigation on tuesday at 11pm about over the counter pet products that end up killing countless pets.. i believe joel grover is doing it, and in the commercial they aren't specific with the product names but its obvious that this should/will be on flea/heartworm products... anyone that can check it out should try to see it-

Josh California

Patrice, My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Chance. Your input on this board is immeasurable and appreciated by all I am sure. Take care Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Patrice, My best wishes, thoughts and prayers go out to you and Chance. I hope for your hearts, bodies and souls to find balance and the ability to heal. You are amazing, even when you have a hard time, you still find time to help people out on this board with your vast knowledge and your incredible ability to explain these frightful illnesses. I found so much comfort in your words. All the best, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Patrice, Please know everyone hear will be praying for you and your family, and hoping Chance is well. We all appreciate your knowledge and kindness on a daily basis. Thinking of you and hoping you find continued strength, courage, health, and happiness. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Patrice, I'm sending up prayers for you and Chance. You've been a rock for all of us, offering so much good advice and support. Stay strong and give your baby a kiss and hug from me. Karen

Karen NC

Patrice, You are an amazing, thoughtfull, kind and knowledgeable woman. You help soooo many people in so many ways. We can not express our appreciation and gratitude enough towards you for the kindness and effort you put into every post. There aren't enough ways to say thank-you. I pray and hope for a full recovery for both you and Chance. Thank-you again, Johnny & Tessy

Jonathan

My thoughts are with you and your family. You helped Drago and I when the times were tough. I only hope this little message helps you thru your perils. suek

Sue K PA

Patrice and Chance sending you prayers and good thoughts, as Jonathon said we cannot express our gratitude enough, you have been a rock and guiding light to this community. (Hugs to you and Chanc) Laurie

Laurie CA

You and Chance are in our thoughts and prayers. The best to you both. Chris & Alex

Chris Pa

We are sending prayers and hugs for Chance and Patrice.

leslie ca

Josh -- thanks for your thoughtfulness toward everyone, and especially Patrice. You've got much on your mind too, so it says so much about you that are caring about others' misfortune and pain. Patrice, it sounds like you've got some challenges right now too, and one is Chance. My thoughts and prayers are with you -- you've comforted so many here with your expertise and compassion, that now we can return the favor to you. Please take care.

Brenda VA

Patrice, You are truely an amazing person who never thinks twice to help all of us here on this board. Helping each and every one of us to understand the things we do not know. Tons of prayers for you and your family and Chance are surely coming your way now and always! Linda

Linda Sapphire

Patrice, you certainly have my prayers. You gave me so much peace when I was going through difficult times with Raven, and you always have an encouraging word. We owe you much for your kindness and generosity of knowledge and time. Sharon and Angel Raven

Sharon CT

Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Patrice and Chance and you, too, Josh and Sway. Hang in there everyone! Rita, Mike and Sheba

Rita IA

I want to thank everyone for their warm wishes for Chance and update you on what has been happening this week. Chance has been having some trouble just the last couple of weeks with decreasing energy levels, irregular heartbeats and some fluid accumulation in the lungs. When he lost his appetite a few days ago I knew that he was not feeling very well. I was very suspicious that he had developed DCM, dilated cardiomyopathy. A visit to my vet earlier this week showed fluid accumulation around the heart on an x-ray, but a special test is needed to determine exactly what the real problem is. Yesterday I drove to Buffalo so that our internal med specialist could do an echocardiogram of Chance's heart. They also did an ekg. (Of course they allowed me to be part of all the testing, this facility is extraordinary) Dr. B did some calculations and determined that Chance does not have DCM, which is an enormous relief! His mitral valve insufficiency is a little bit more significant than was measured last July. In addition, his minor arrhythmia has become a little more troublesome. Last July, he was discharged without meds and with no restrictions because these were so insignificant. So we now have him on some heart meds, which he responded to immediately. His case is very mild and once the arrhythmia is under control, he will be back to a nearly unrestricted activity level. This morning he actually came upstairs and slept with me on the bed! He took a slowish but long walk this morning and he did just fine. Large breeds commonly have these heart problems and it was made worse by the drugs we used to treat him for his anemia. This treatment he is on now will not cure him, but he can live a very full life for at least several more years if we modify his activities somewhat. He is a very old dog as Giants go and each day after we successfully treated him for IMHA is a bonus. Thank you for all your good thoughts for Chance! Patrice

Patrice NYS

Patrice, Thanks for the update on Chance. I am glad to hear that he has responded so quickly to the heart meds and that once the arrhythmia is under control, he can go back to a nearly unrestricted activity level.

Joanne MN

Patrice, I am so happy Chance is on the mend! i hope the same is true for you, best wishes Brigitte & Kahlu

Brigitte BC Canada

Patrice, Happy to hear that Chance's problems are something that can be controlled to a managble degree with meds. Best to you both Penny

Penny Lytle creek Calif

very very glad to hear this newest update.. happy for you and chance and thank God he doesnt have dilated cardiomyopathy.

Josh California

Also relieved here to see your post and update on Chance. He is amazing, and so are you. Be sure to take good care of yourself during all of these difficult times! melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

It's really great to hear that it was not the dilated cardiomyopathy. You really know your stuff so I think that Chance is in the best hands possible. He's really a lucky dog to have you. Keep up the good work and give him hugs from Tessy and I. Everybodies prayers must be working! Johnny & Tessy

Joanthan

Dear Patrice, I was tearing up just reading all the thoughtful responces. It is a tribute to you and all you do for others. My prayers are with you & Chance. Happy he is doing better! Looking forward to more of your valued advice on this site. Terese & Layla

T. Rose & Layla Erie

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