Diablo :(

[Patrice]

Tara,

I am so sorry this has worsened. I still think it is peripheral, but perhaps there is some inflammation that is causing it to move to the other side as well.  I found this wonderful explanation by a vet from Mercola  Healthy Pets. I hope it helps you.

my best, patrice

[Tara]

Patrice, the vet says they can’t give me anti-inflammatories because of his IMHA. Is this correct?

 

Thank you everyone for your kind words, don’t know what I would do without you.

[Vally]

Tara I know you’re heart must be aching so much and we’re all aching with you. I know I so want to read Diablo is magically better but magic isn’t real. You’re doing the very best for him.

I really really hope tests show something that can be treated and I hope the cerenia helps a bit.

Hugs and prayets for you.

Vally.

[Patrice]

Tara,

I imagine that it is in part because he has been on prednisone and any anti-inflammatory drugs might also irritate the stomach and also they can lead to bleeding.

While I don’t always advocate using alternative treatments, this vet in the video mentions a number of them that she has used in treatment. It might be something to explore with your vet?

I am not an expert on this condition and esp the treatments. You might consider seeing a veterinarian specialist, hopefully a board certified internist (diplomate), and see what they think about managing this condition.

Try this search engine. Start general so you can see what is in a wider area.

http://www.acvim.org/PetOwners/FindaSpecialist.aspx

my best, patrice

[admin]

Hi Tara

I totally agree with Patrice – it STILL sounds peripheral & dogs DO get better in time, even though it looks bad at the beginning. Your vet is right to be cautious with the medications because of AIHA.

I was lucky to have a very experienced vet (& owner of several border collies who are prone to this disease) when this happened to Sprockett & I think it would be good to get a specialist opinion on this as soon as you can. Many dogs do not need any treatment at all & they recover just fine, but bearing in mind this is the second episode, I think you would feel happier that your are getting the right treatment for him, with some specialist help & advice.

Let us know how he’s doing – hoping there is some improvement today, although it’s early days yet.

Love Sheena & the boyz

[admin]

Tara,

 

So distressed to read this thread.  I am afraid all I can do is pray and that I am now

JOE

[Tara]

Just a quick update on Diablo…no better but no worse. Cerenia has stopped the nausea so he is keeping food down. Thyroid results came back normal….which is good but I was hoping I would have something to ‘blame’ this on and possibly be able to treat it :( I am also wondering if he has lost some vision in one eye….but it could still be the nystgmus too.

[admin]

Dear Tara

I have been thinking of you & Diablo constantly.

I thought Sprockett had gone blind at the begining & it WAS the nystagmus – I’m so glad to hear Diablo is no worse. Again, it’s a waiting game & this is one of the miraculous recovery scenarios according to everything I’ve read & from friends & my own experiences. But recovery is not overnight. Patience, treat the treatable  & “Wait & See” are the vets quotes. I am wishing him better – sometimes there is nothing to blame, just as with AIHA, except being an older dog.

Loads of love to you from Sheena & the boyz.