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Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Thanks and Lessons
| I just wanted to again thank everyone for all their support over the last four months....I learned so much about this awful illness IMHA from the folks here. The condolences from so many following Bentley's passing touched my heart... It was an excruciatingly difficult decision to help Bentley cross the Bridge nearly three weeks ago, after fighting the IMHA so hard for four months. But my eyes saw several signs of suffering beginning, and I knew I could not let him go through that. There was nowhere left to go with meds. I don't know if everyone would agree with my decision....there were moments I second guessed myself....but looking back now, I know it was right for Bentley. I also knew, if it had to happen, I wanted it be on a lovely day, outside in the grass...not in the vet office where he would be afraid. And it was. To those still in this fight....Here are the lessons I learned from my sweet little 12 pound pup: Love them with all your heart, and make the best decision for them as their guardian....you know them best. The vets don't have all the answers....they have treatments, statistics, and maybes. You can only make decisions based on the information you have at hand, and what you see in your pup's eyes. Follow your heart. I've loved many pups in my lifetime, but there will always be a special bond with Bentley. I miss him like crazy. Sally and Mr. B (Over the Bridge 10-29-11) |
| Sally Louisiana |
| Sally, following your painful experience, thank you for sharing your lessons. Right now, Maggie is in the fight of her life, not due to IMHA, as she is showing clinical signs of being able to beat it, but against blood clots. So I am still hopeful, as are the vets and tech treating her, but it is a nasty setback that will cost more money. |
| RobertN Superior |
| Hi Sally, There are still times that I second guess the decisions that were made? We are still mourning the loss of our beloved Lucky. She's gone but remains in our hearts. There's not a day that passes that we don't think of her. It hurts as if it were yesterday. We had an 8 month battle and it was a terrible ride. I hope that everyone dealing with this Horrid Disease will have success stories to tell. I wish you all the very best in this Fight. Sally, I think of you often and wonder how you are doing? I know from Experience how hard it is to lose a fur child. :( |
| Kathy Calif. |
| (((Sally))) You know we loves ya! :) Johnny, Tessy & Sadie |
| Johnny |
| Sally Your are the BEST dog mom anyone of our children with fur could ever ask for. You had the courage to do what was best for Mr B all through his entire illness and even more courage to know it was time to say good-bye. I hope you can remain helping out on this forum as you have so much knowledge now to share with others about this disease. Sending Hugs, Cheryl & Ginger |
| Cheryl & Ginger |
| I too keep going over everything but in my heart I know I did what was best for Lyndi. Her eyes told me that morning. The Dr asked me how I knew her PCV had dropped. I told her I saw it in her eyes. You get so close to your dog when you train so much & she always watched me, even when I wasn't looking at her. Then when you care for them fighting this dreadful disease, you know their every move. And you know when you're asking them to go on when they just can't anymore. Sally you were an inspiration to me when we were fighting & I'm so sorry that you too weren't able to beat it. Our darlings are again healthy & happy waiting for us at the Bridge. I know Lyndi is barking as she's running her agility courses waiting for me. God Bless all who are still fighting & the Morris foundation for it's research that they can find a cause & A Cure !!! |
| Margaret SW Pa |
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