Doberman with AIHA

[Kathleen]

Hi Karyn,
Sorry to hear about Louis’s latest PCV.

Dylan has been really sick with an upper respiratory thing so that’s why I have not responded.

All I can offer is virtual hugs and support since I’ve only been on this journey since June 8th.

I too agree with the consensus if he’s eating he wants to live. That’s how I’m looking at Dylan right now since his eyes are so crusty with yuk and his nose is completely stopped up.

He’s on yet another drug (doxy) since late Saturday. He seems to have a little more energy and he’s eating with gusto.

Thank goodness for Sheena and Patrice and their medical knowledge. And Dr. Dodd’s.

Sending you hugs

Kathleen

[Karxlee]

Hi

I’ve updated Louis’s blog

http://louismynewlife.blogspot.co.uk/

He’s home now and his PCV is 23%.

Love Karyn

[admin]

Update from Karyn:

“Hi, Louis isn’t coping well with the latest blood transfusion, it seems the more transfusions they have the less effective they are.

Louis is normally lively after a transfusion but this time he’s become a little bit incontinent, he’s gone off his food, and is sleeping all the time.

We are waiting to hear from our Vet as to weather they can actually source Liposomal Clodronate, and if they can he still needs approval from the practice to actually use it because it’s still only in the research phase, plus as far as we know it’s never been used/tired on a dog with no spleen.

I’ve tried to get it myself but because I’m not a registered vet they wont sell it, plus it has to be administered by injection and he needs to be monitored, yet another obstetrical.

It just seems to be one thing after another, because of this reaction to the transfusion we are pretty sure he won’t be offered another one. So at the moment we are waiting for other people to make a decision about Louis, and time is not on our side.

I’ll update again when I have news.

Love Karyn”

[Vally]

Karyn, I’m so sorry he’s having such a hard time. Hoping he feels better soon and you can get the drug started.

Vally & Bingo
xxx

[Kathleen]

Hi Karyn–I second Vally’s emotion and support. I wish I could offer more.

I love that you–that everyone on this board–fights so hard for our beloved dogs.

Kathleen

[jill]

Hi Karan I’m sorry to hear Louis is so poorly hun, I hope you manage to get hold of that drug he needs , thinking of you and your lovely boy , keep strong , love Jill & Snoops xxxxx

[admin]

Hi Karyn

Sending love & hugs in abundance – hoping that drug turns up today & Louis will improve.

Sheena & the boys
xxxxx

[Kathleen]

Hi Karyn–sending love to you and Louis.

Kathleen