Elvis, 4 month old dachshund puppy

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Terri, I’ve brought the messages over here to give Elvis his own topic.

Terri wrote

I am here reading this because my little 4 month old dachshund puppy was just diagnosed with this last night. He is still in the hospital getting a blood transfusion. My husband and i are sick over this and we just are searching everywhere who in the world he got this. I have holding hope that he will survive this horrible disease. My internal medicine vet said it is so rare to see in such a young pup. I pray he will survive and be back to the sweetest little puppy. His name is Elvis.

Amy wrote:

Terri I am so sorry you had to join us here. If it is any help to you at all, Coal is alive and very well. She is thriving despite this horrible event. I will put your family and Elvis in my prayers. Everyone here has been wonderful to me and so supportive. They are a wealth of information and you should feel free to bug them with a million questions. There is always someone here that is willing to answer and if they don’t have one they will find one for you. Please do not hesitate to call the vet as much as you feel is necessary and go often and spend sone time with your sweet pup once his transfusion is done. Much Love From Amy and Coal!

Sheena wrote:

Hi Terri

So glad you’ve found us, but I’m sorry this is happening to little Elvis. Ask anything, anytime. You are probably stressed out to the max with this, understandably. I don’t think any of us knew much, or even heard of
this disease.

Amy has had this dreadful & very rare experience with her pup too & I know you will get massive support from her – and from everyone else on here. Please read through everything that has happened to Coal – I’m sure you will get a lot of comfort & information from Amy’s story.

Your pup has the huge advantage of being a tough youngster too. Can you tell us more about what happened & what medications plus doses – anything you think may be relevant. The more information the better.

If you can upload any blood tests, lab tests, x-ray results, ultrasound info to the Urgent Advice area
https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/urgent-advice/
we will try to help as much as we can.

Please let us know how your baby is doing – is she with a specialist? In a vet hospital? Transfusions are wonderful things which help our pets get through the early stages until the immuno-suppressant drugs start to work. Elvis will soon feel much better with a transfusion inside him. We have lots of information on here about all sorts of things – maybe a good place to start is transfusions for now:
https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/AIHA_Terms/transfusion/

As soon as you can, have a look at the introductory videos which explain what is happening to Elvis:
https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/aiha-video-library/aiha-introductory-videos/

Let us know how Elvis is doing as soon as you can – I bet you can’t wait to give him a gentle cuddle.

Best wishes for his speedy recovery

Sheena, Worzel (diagnosed with bone marrow failure Dec 2012, in remission) & Ollie, his friend xxxxx

Vally wrote:

Hi Terri, what is going on with the 4 month olds ???

I’m so sorry and I know you’re out of your mind with worry. If you don’t mind, I’m going to set you up with your own Forum entry for Elvis. I’ll do that shortly.

Just wanted to say you’re very welcome here and as Amy has said, ask a million questions. We just want Elvis better and you happier.

The first days are the most terrifying and scary and sleepless and lots of other things. We all know that. So don’t worry about yelling out. There’s usually someone around.

If you can give us as much information, that would be great. Ask for copy of blood tests, some of the ladies here can help you understand what’s happening.

More prayers for you all.

Vally & Bingo (diag Nov 2011, in remission)

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