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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Rosie in North Carolina
| I can't believe I just found this site. My little Rosie became ill with IMHA in November. She is a 4 year old mixed poodle. She is doing well now and I hope has a long life. My vet says she will never "be out of the woods", but she is so much better and things look good at this time. I have had dogs all my life and have never heard of IMHA until Rosie became ill. I can tell you it has been emotionally, physically and financially draining but her kisses and wagging tail make it all worth the costs. She has had 2 transfusions, an ultrasound, hospitilized, and numerous medications. Her blood count was 17 when I first took her to the emergency vet. I just noticed one Saturday that she was not acting like herself and by evening I was taking her to the emergency vet. I know now anytime your dog seems ill, you should check to be sure their gums are pink. I knew that but it didn't occur to me and I have blamed myself that I maybe could have taken her to the vet sooner. We have never really discovered the "trigger" of her disease but last month her heartworm test indicated a slight positive to anaplasmosis, which would be caused by exposure to a very rare tick. My vet even asked if Rosie had ever resided in another part of the country. This is only a possibility of the trigger but it is very interesting. I know the heartache of this disease and my thoughts and prayers go out to anyone whose pet falls ill. I'm sure I will spend hours reading the messages on this board, I wish I had found it sooner. God bless! |
| Gerri North Carolina |
| Gerri, I had a big long post for you and lost it!!! :( How's Rosie been doing lately? It does really suck not knowing the trigger. I've wracked my brain for hours trying to figure out Tessy's! What's Rosies current numbers? I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Johnny & Tessy |
| Johnny |
| Gerri, I am sorry you didn't find this site earlier but glad that Rosie has been doing so well. Don't beat yourself up for not recognizing the signs sooner. Most of us had never heard of this disease until we got the diagnosis. It also comes on so quick it is hard to believe your healthy dog could spiral downwards so quickly. Keep us posted on how Rosie is doing. Penny |
| Penny Lytle Creek Calif |
| Dear Gerri, So glad to hear you have a survivor! :) Congratulations to Rosie and you. You should never doubt your actions - many of us don't notice the "symptoms" until our dogs have very low PCVs. In my case, I got Millie in at PCV 36, but after two nights in the vet clinic, her PCV dropped to 14 before they could even diagnose her. Ticks are certainly a trigger, so maybe you have found out why you girl came down with this awful disease. Wishing Rosie continued good health, Sam & Millie. |
| Samantha Geelong Australia |
| Gerri, Congratulations are truly in store for Rosie. And I wish to add big kudo's to you, your family, and especially to your vet team. You are very fortunate to have found vets, based on Rosie's success, that were right on target with her treatment. Rest assurd it is not always the case as this disease is even rare to many vets. I hope that you will to stay in touch at this forum as you will continue to learn even more about this disease and will help you in keeping Rosie at her best for a very long time. Fourteen months ago our Cooper at the age of 2 1/2 came down with this disease and I am pleased to say that he is also survivor and drug free for the last 2 months. Like so many others that have dealt with this disease the unbelievable help from this forum continue to play a major role in our successes. Ron & Cooper |
| Ron Florida |
This thread was discussed between 08/05/2010 and 12/05/2010
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