Honey

[lynda]

I tried to cheer Dora up by taking her for a walk this afternoon, obviously without Honey….. and she repaid me by rolling in fox poo….. oh joys of dogs.

[admin]

Hi Lynda
Oh, what a frustrating result on the PCV front – poor Honey. As Mary asked, what is happening with the immuno-suppressants? Did Dr Dodds suggest cyclosporine? I do feel a change or addition of immuno-suppressant is worth considering strongly. At least the transfusions are helping her in the meantime, Sorry – had to laugh at the fox pooh – don’t you just love them? Dora, you naughty girl!
Keep us posted – thinking of you
Sheena & the boys

[Linda]

Hi Lynda. I don’t understand why they didn’t suggest keeping honey? Her PCV being 10, they’re advice was what? I think that the Tyroxine and iron supplement (was it PetTinic?) is great. Does Dr. Dodds realize Honey’s PCV had gone from 22 to 10? I’m sorry – I don’t want to over worry this, but I’d rather over-worry than under-worry. Yes, as Mary and Sheena asked, the immune sir presidents?

Much love, Linda

[admin]

Hello Lynda,
no, this does not sound good and I have to agree with Linda that at a PCV Honey should b hospitalized. Actually at 10 she would barely be standing up. Are you sure that this number is correct?
Best wishes,
Brigitte

[Linda]

Okay – NOT ‘Sir presidents’ (darn auto correct) – immune suppressants. Sorry.

xo Linda

[Patrice]

Lynda,
Oh dear, this is so hard on you and I am sure not something you expected. I am so sorry.

This PCV is especially low for a Greyhound as they normally top out at least 50% but usually more like 55 -60%. However, sight-hounds are renown for their abilities to exert themselves for long periods of time when they are low on oxygen and overheated. Maybe that is the case with Honey? Could it be that she has had time to adjust to this and is actually coping with it?

If you have an alternative, a different local vet, why don’t you connect with them as a backup. You are not going to be able to do another transfusion safely, however, without matching her again. Does this vet you are currently seeing have emergency procedures at all?
my best
patrice

[Vally]

Lynda, I too am wondering about whether Cyclosporine has been tried. At this stage with no progress, something needs to be done differently the treatment given so far. Cyclosporine seems to be the drug of choice with this disease now.

Also wondering about an emergency vet. PCV of 10 is way too low to be looking after Honey yourself. As Patrice said, you definitely need a back-up. The vets looking after Honey, are they specialists? That much such a difference with Bingo. We went on for months at his local vet and they couldn’t work out what was wrong with him. He wasn’t critical at that point though. When they suggested an internal specialist, the specialist had the problem worked out immediately.

Regards, Vally

[lynda]

I did wonder if it really is as low as 10, because she is quiet, but is managing to get about. They have cyclosporine on order to start her next week.
I did tell Dr Dodds, but she just said that this disease was, indeed, very difficult…..
In the meantime, I am keeping a close watch on Honey. The sun is shining today, so that might cheer us up a little….