Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Tessy News July2

Hi everybody. Just wanted to let everybody know that Tessy was in today to have a followup urinalysis done as well as a CBC. The news was excellent for her....FINALLY! Her HCT climbed from 29.8 all the way to 34.5!!! I'm beyond happy for her!!! RBC up from 3.92 to 4.52. HGB up from 10.1 to 11.7 and platelets down from 616 to 461!!!!!! Everything finally seems to be going in the right direction for us. She's currently down to 20mg of pred from 50mg just 3-4 weeks ago. She hasn't taken aspirin for a couple weeks also. I'm not sure which of these could have played a role in her climbs cause she was also on antibiotics for a UTI that might have cleared something else up ...maybe?? I just don't know the exact reason for the climb but HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!! Anyhow...the urinalysis showed that her UTI isn't fully cleared up yet.....just barely noticable. Her doctor wants to put her on another 2 week coarse of antibiotics for this. I have to choices and have to pick one by morning. One is a pill form called cephalexin and the other is an injectable form of antibiotic called Cefovecin. I wonder if this injectable form would be alright for a dog with AMHA??? Has anybody ever dealt with this kind of injectable antibiotic or know anything about it. Any advise on which one to choose would be great. I'ld like to pick the injectable on because it'll last for two weeks but I just want to make sure it isn't harmfull to her. Thanks, Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Johnny, that is great news about Tessie! Why dont you post a seperate ? on the antibiotic so others that may not read your post would see that. My concern on the injectable one would be is she getting bombarded with it all at once? Sounds like they are 2 different forms of antibiotic, what was she on before fo rher UTI? Laurie

Laurie CA

Thats excellent news - well done to both of you... Have no idea about the antibiotics though... I am sure the vet will give you the best advise. Sam & Madison :o)

Samantha Perth Australia

Way to go tessy!!! Great news for you! Doodle hugs.

carol

Hi Johnny and Tessy Well Done Tessy!! it's great to hear that she is moving in the right direction - can just imagine your happiness and joy (I'd be cracking open the champagne!!). and Well Done Johnny for taking such good care of your cuddly canine - it's taken sheer determination and dedication to get tessy where she is today - looks like prayers and candles do work after all!!! many congrats kind regards gill & Phoebe

gill uk

Johnny, That is great news on Tessy! I can't help any with the antibiotics but hopefully the UTI will get cleared up soon. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

Great news for Tessy!! Keiko and Hushi are happy dancing :)

Jess BC

bravo tessy and johnny! we're so happy to hear the news! melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Yip-eee!!!! Hope all stays on the up-swing!!!!! The BEST feeling!!!!! Sorry, I don't know about the other issue. T.

T. Rose Erie

Just to update....I went with the cephalexin for Tessy. The injectable antibiotic made me a little nervous so I opted out. She's been on this for just over a week now and her skin conditions are clearing up nicely! YAY Her UTI also seems to be clearing up but won't know for sure until her next urinalysis. The fingers are crossed. Thanks, Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

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