Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - YIPEE for Holly!

I just wanted to share some great news with everyone about Holly. She had her blood work yesterday and all is great! Hematocrit was 57.1. Her ALK is still high at 391 but we are okay with that and will continue the milk thistle for her. For those of you who don't know Holly, a miniature dachshund, who was diagnosed March 2007 at 2 1/2 years old. She was admitted into the hospital with a PCV count of 8 and had one blood transfusion. She has had a bumpy ride with a few relapses along the way, but our girl we feel now is safe. Of course there will alway be worry. For the last 2 months she has only been on 1mg of prednisone once a week. At this point we are going to stop the prednisone completely and then re-test in 2 months. We consulted with Dr Dodds about 8 months ago and she guided us through the final stages to Holly's recovery. For those of you just starting out or only a short time into it, please know that there can be hope. It is expensive and very draining with worry but if your furry loved one has it in them they can survive. Linda

Linda Sapphire

Hi Linda well done to both you and holly - its great to know that even when you are going through a bad patch that there is light at the end of the tunnel and miracles do happen. keep up the good work holly kind regards gill & phoebe

gill uk

bravo Holly! 57?! That's incredible! melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Congratulations Linda and Holly! Best wishes, Brigitte & Kahlu

Brigitte BC Canada

Alright...that is some good newss :)

Josh California

Linda, I am so happy for you both. It has been a long road for you and holly and I am thrilled she is doing so well Penny

Penny Lytle Creek calif

linda, excellent news on holly! everyone please give linda a round of applause because she is the one who made this happen. she has been tireless in her goal of getting holly back to good health. my best patrice

Patrice NYS

That is great news to hear Linda. Good to hear things are looking up for you and Holly. Keep up the good work. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

It is inspiring to hear the good news. Even though it can take a long time, there can always be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Here is your big round of applause. Wonderful!

Mardi Northern Cali

A minature dachshund with a hematocrit of 57.1, that's almost like a greyhound with that high count! How wonderful, what a girl.Well done to you both. Kathleen and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Linda, I'm so happy for you and Holly! This is wonderful news. Karen

Karen NC

Hi, Just wanted to say congrats. Best wishes, Corrie & Joey.

Corrie Dagenham Essex

Wonderful news indeed! Holly is proof that we must not give up on getting these dogs into remission. I pray for continued good health. Sue & Ren

Susie delaware

Yeah Holly!!! Way to go! Slinky's counts have been over 50, occasionally that high. I was worried for a bit that it was too high :) I totally agree with Patrice...credit goes to Linda for the save :)

Stephanie Chicago

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