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Gwenn, I’ve sent you my email.

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Hi Gwen and welcome. It sounds as though Mulligan is doing better. Regenerative is the very best word you want to hear.

If you can list all medications and doses and the times you’re doing them, I’d be happy to make up a chart for you.

Patrice truly knows more about this disease that most vets.

I truly understand what you’re saying, that family and friends don’t understand what we’re going through. I also felt very alone and was really glad I found help.

Regards, Vally

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Hi Jennifer, I’m sorry you’re worrying about Sophie.

If it were me, I would see the vet sooner. This disease has left me so so paranoid, I know I’d go mad with worry.

I suspect it’s a reaction to having been on the Mycophenolate and now stopping it and her body needs to get used to not having it.

I think for your own sanity, go and see the vet.

My best, Vally

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Hi Natalie, I’m so sorry Kojak is so unwell right now. I know the panic you’re feeling.

I’m glad he’s been transferred to the critical care vet as they will have more knowledge of how to deal with this.

The transfusion is just there to buy time for the meds to start working. They will have Kojak on medication to stop his immune system which is currently out of control for whatever reason. The meds can certainly work, my boy, Bingo, was living proof of that and there are many dogs that have survived. The important thing is to get the treatment started and working.

Ask anything at all.

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

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Hi Frances, we don’t recommend freezing Cyclosporine at all. Does your dog have trouble stomaching it? I know that’s why freezing is suggested. We recommend for intolerance to start with giving it with a small amount of food at t e beginning.

I know freezing has become popular, but Patrice, the site owner has checked with the manufacturers and they also suggest it be kept between 59 and 77°F.

I believe it is because the Company hasn’t tested the efficacy of the drug after freezing, whereas it has been tested at the temperatures they recommend.

I guess if it were me, and this is not a medical recommendation, I would leave that packet out of the freezer now and finish it, and keep future boxes at room temperature.

I hope your doggie is doing well.

Regards, Vally

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Lucy, I’m so very pleased to read this. It’s just great to hear your news. Thank you for taking the time to update us.

My very best and your boy.

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Sarah, you may notice that after the transfusion, his blood levels will be suddenly good, but then they may drop again. This is because the transfusion is only given to buy time for the drugs to start working. The steroid treatment may take a little time to kick in.

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Hi Sarah, I’m so sorry to hear about Clifton. He’s where he needs to be right now and I know you’re terrified. We’ve all been there too.

The clotting risk is correct, but I’m sure your vets have put Clifton on anti clotting medication to take care of this risk. The first days are the worst and you’ll see Clifton looking worse before the medication can help him to recover.

Any questions, please just ask.

Big hugs.
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