Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Update: Jack in ICU

First, let me say thank you everyone on here. I could get through a day without all of you. Next, Jack is doing worse today. He is pooping black stool. His HCT level dropped from 31 to 20 over night. His swollen legs are huge and very painful. He can't sit up. They are checking for bleeding in his stomach if there is a hole then he will not make it through the surgery. If it is an ulcer then they will try meds. Words can't explain how I feel right now.

Robin NYS

Stay strong for your boy Robin. I will be thinking of you. Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Robin I am so sorry Jack is not doing well. I pray God will give you the strength and wisdom to get you through this difficult time. I hope they can get his bleeding under control with the meds. Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

We hope and pray that they can find an answer quickly for Jack and you. Out thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Linda

Linda Sapphire

Dear Robin, I am hoping for a miracle. Stay strong for Jack, and please let us know how he goes. My thoughts are with you, and be comforted knowing that you have done everything for your darling boy. Samantha.

Samantha Geelong

Robin Thinking and praying for Jack that he makes it through this crisis. Kathlenn and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Robin, just want you to know I'm thinking of you and Jack. I hope they can get him through. Hugs, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Baltimore

Words alone can not express my worry and concern for you and for Jack. My heart is with you two. Be brave Robin. I know this is the hardest thing for you and Jack to go through. I am hoping and praying that he pulls out of this. I am thinking of you and Jack.

Mardi Northern Calif

Dear Robin -- I am so sorry to hear that Jack is deteriorating and things looks so bleak. I, too, hope the doctors can find a way to a miracle and Jack can turn the corner. I think you asked in an earlier post how do you make the decision to let go. It is a difficult decision, the most difficult one you will make. In our case, our Wiley had a difficult struggle with IMHA and oxyglobin transfusions only gave her a temporary boost before her PCV would drop. She also had some kind of stroke and never walked again, although she rallied toward the end of her first week. And then, her vitals started to fall, and we were called to the specialty hospital. I will never forget the agony of crying to our regular vet that I didn't know what to do. I wasn't ready to do this. She said that my husband and I should see Wiley and talk to the specialists and then decide. She said that Wiley would tell us what to do. And our vet was right. Wiley didn't really respond to us. And if we wanted to keep on, the doctors recommended a bone marrow aspirate and more transfusions, and there were no guarantees she'd make it. And even if she did, we didn't know what her quality of life would be. Would she ever walk again and do the things she loved to do like sniff for bunnies and go beagie walking? She told us she was ready and we spent our time together and said goodbye and we were with her until the end. It was a great comfort knowing that we were with her. Those last hours -- and that last week -- helped prepare us to say goodbye. It is still hard to write about it, and it's been almost 4 1/2 years ago. But we had to do what was best for Wiley. I'll be praying your Jack turns the corner. Please take care and know all of us are in your corner, in Jack's corner.

Brenda VA

Praying hard for you and sweet Jack, whatever happens, he knows deep in his heart that he is loved unconditionally. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

So sorry to read about Jack. Hope ande pray he recovers. Julie.

Julie Australia

Robin, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope tomorrow morning, I hear some good news.

evi illinois

Dear Robin, Continued prayers going out for you and Jack. We are all with you. Take care, Aden

Aden Jerusalem

Robin, I am sorry to read the news that Jack has taken a turn for the worse. I hope that they can find out quickly what needs to be done. It is not ever easy to say goodbye to our beloved pets but sometimes we have to be the stronger one and let them go. If it is that time Jack will let you know until then know that everyone here is praying for you and Jack. Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

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