Vally

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Hi Hannah,

Read back through this topic, particularly the last post before yours. There is a lot of information here. It can be hard to treat and I’m not sure about topical home remedies.

Wishing you the best.
Regards, Vally

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Hi Lennon’s mom,

I’m sorry to hear your boy is not well. There is a lot of information here. Don’t hesitate to ask anything.

I think the disease is much better recognised and treated nowadays than it was when this site started, and I hope Lennon makes a quick recovery.

The drugs they use are pretty harsh, so Lennon will look the worse for wear for a time, but once he’s in recovery mode, and the drugs are reduced, they recovery well.

Best regards,
Vally

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Hi Cara,

I’m so sorry to hear about your girl, Lilly. It truly is a terrible disease.

My best, Vally

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Hi Amy, sorry a bit slow to answer, had surgery on a tiny tiny cyst on my toe when I saw your message and I’ve been meaning to answer.

I’m so very glad to hear that Coal is a sassy fighting 9 year old now. It’s great to hear.

My very best,
Vally

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Hey Bethany

I’m so sorry to hear about your girl. This disease can be treated and a lot of vets seem to know how to treat it nowadays. Don’t worry about her not pooping at this stage. As you said, she’s not eating much just yet. Keep up the fluids with food, that’s a great idea.

The prednisone may also be upsetting her stomach. It might be an idea to ask for stomach protection.

Let us know how her bloods go.

My very best.
Vally

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Hi Kelly, I’m sorry to hear about your girl. How is she going?

It really depends on what has triggered the IMHA.

In most cases, yes, prednisone is not enough and a second drug is needed.

If you feel your girl is getting worse, I would go back to the vets earlier to have her blood test done.

The stomach problems could be caused by the prednisone as it’s very harsh on the stomach and we usually recommend that stomach protection be given.

Let us know how you are going.

Regards, Vally

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There you go, I just re-read my earlier post. It was 50% at a time!!

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Hi Judith

Oh, you have no idea how paranoid I was/am. I honestly can’t remember as it was quite a while ago, but it would have been less than 50% I’m sure and certainly no change faster than a week at a time. I’m sure my vet said it was okay to just stop, but I did it slower than he said.

Having said that, cyclosporine is not the same as prednisone. Prednisone is the one that needs to be reduced very carefully.

If Dr Dodds has said once a week for 2 weeks and then stop, I’d go with her guidance.

All my best, Vally