Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

[j_cheney]

Apparently the Single-kidney Dog has Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. Not rat poison after all. This could mean eternal steriods for the dog, or it could go away. She's never exhibited it before, so I'm hoping that it's something triggered by her surgery (or possibly the dirt-eating).

Other than getting the dog to the vet, I got a lot of housework done, made a second trip to the vet, posted off a mss, some grocery shopping, registered my car. Cooked 3 meals. No writing (or revising) yet. Will probably watch Chuck in a bit, and then get to work....

I'm glad we know what's causing it now. Thanks for all the kind wishes before!

Comments

[spcpthook.livejournal.com]

Hope she improves and doesn't need medication the rest of her life. Good thoughts coming your way.

[dsmoen.livejournal.com]

Well, good that you know and that it won't take still more tests, but bad in that autoimmune diseases always suck.

[jess-ka.livejournal.com]

Sorry I missed the earlier well-wishing--I hope it goes away and s-k dog eats no more dirt and has much health.

[displacedtexan.livejournal.com]

One of the important lessons learned is not to wait. Get to the vet and catch things early! I'm sure the little girl will rebound.

Or, maybe the imporant lesson is to just buy a Chia pet.

[stinabat.livejournal.com]

poor beast. hope everything heals well and that it isn't too expensive.

[ruralwriter.livejournal.com]

Good luck with your dog! I would imagine you feel much better knowing what's going on.

I once fussed at my cat, "Weren't you supposed to *lower* my blood pressure?" But, like you, I would make many trips to the v-e-t for him.