Karen,
I don't think any of these things have happened. She is watched like
a hawk and has a large fenced yard to play in. She has all the signs
of IMT. I wish it was as simple as a fall or something. Thanks for
caring.
Traci,
Re: Traci,
Hugs for everyone, and prayers for those who want them.
Re: Traci,
The immunoglobulin is something you can ask the vet about, it is definitely an option, I'm just not sure how effective it would be. I've heard reports it is promising, but I don't think you can predict what cases are going to respond favorably, cost is also prohibitive, so be sure you understand the cost (I think it's only a one-time infusion, but again, if your vet has access to VIN, he can ask the specialists what their experience is and with doses). Mind you, I am not persuading you NOT to try it, talk to the vet and see if it might be helpful along with the agressive pred and/or doxy.
Remember, if and when she starts responding to ANY treatment, it can take up to a week or so for the platelets to appear normal, that's one of the most difficult things, trying to get the platelets up to a manageable level.
Hang in there, Mou, I very strongly urge you to ask the vet to get onto VIN if he has access.
Remember, if and when she starts responding to ANY treatment, it can take up to a week or so for the platelets to appear normal, that's one of the most difficult things, trying to get the platelets up to a manageable level.
Hang in there, Mou, I very strongly urge you to ask the vet to get onto VIN if he has access.
..........Traci
Re: Traci,
Good luck Mou - I'm hoping everything works out for you and your furbaby.
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." ~ Josh Billings.
Re: Traci,
Her platelets are fine now, but we are having a hard time getting
the red blood cells up. She is at 19....ouch. She is also getting
hard to pill because she is suspicious and chews each bite. We
are hesitant to "pill" her because she doesn't want to eat period
then.
the red blood cells up. She is at 19....ouch. She is also getting
hard to pill because she is suspicious and chews each bite. We
are hesitant to "pill" her because she doesn't want to eat period
then.
Hugs for everyone, and prayers for those who want them.
Re: Traci,
I've been waiting for an update and hoping things have turned out well, thanks for updating!
If the pills are crushable, then crush them and put in a teaspoon of Hill's Rx A/D she should lick it right up. Or, wrap scored pieces of the pill in a pill pocket, a tiny piece of cheese or a tiny piece of hotdog. Not that I recommend these treats on a normal basis, but I'm surprised the vet and techs haven't come up with tricks to get the pill administered. Also, depending on the type of the pill, find out if it can be given injectable form or suspension form.
It can take some time to get the blood counts up post-blood loss, give this some time, the good news is that she seems to be recovering!
If the pills are crushable, then crush them and put in a teaspoon of Hill's Rx A/D she should lick it right up. Or, wrap scored pieces of the pill in a pill pocket, a tiny piece of cheese or a tiny piece of hotdog. Not that I recommend these treats on a normal basis, but I'm surprised the vet and techs haven't come up with tricks to get the pill administered. Also, depending on the type of the pill, find out if it can be given injectable form or suspension form.
It can take some time to get the blood counts up post-blood loss, give this some time, the good news is that she seems to be recovering!
..........Traci
Re: Traci,
Hi Traci,
I am trying all those things you mentioned. She is a smart little
girl and if it is something she senses I want her to eat, she says
"I don't think so, you spiked it"! If it is something like a noodle
and it is not folded, that is a go. Fold it, make a ball or put some
on the end of your finger and she turns and goes away!! She
checks everything on a plate thoroughly and I can't seem to
fool her. If it wasn't so critical, it would be funny. I have a whole
pantry now of things she used to beg for. I got todays done
but it took all day. She was getting 5 pills, and now it is 2 because
I could not get her to take them anymore....period.
I am trying all those things you mentioned. She is a smart little
girl and if it is something she senses I want her to eat, she says
"I don't think so, you spiked it"! If it is something like a noodle
and it is not folded, that is a go. Fold it, make a ball or put some
on the end of your finger and she turns and goes away!! She
checks everything on a plate thoroughly and I can't seem to
fool her. If it wasn't so critical, it would be funny. I have a whole
pantry now of things she used to beg for. I got todays done
but it took all day. She was getting 5 pills, and now it is 2 because
I could not get her to take them anymore....period.
Hugs for everyone, and prayers for those who want them.
Re: Traci,
In cases like this (stubborn pets), it is often best just to pill them, and make the experience gentle and quick. A treat reward after can help. For most meds, it is helpful to feed their normal diet at least 1/2 hour prior to giving meds.
..........Traci
Re: Traci,
Of course not, LOL. But I do understand hard-to-pill pets.
Conversely, at work, we once had a gorgeous, loyal but quite spirited husky who boarded often and required lifetime seizure medication. When it was time for his medication, you simply showed him the pill, and he would automatically open his jaws for you, never spit them out, what a trooper
This same dog, though, would fight baths and jump out of the tub just as you had him soaked and ready for shampooing. I so love that dog 
Good luck on giving meds from here on in, hopefully, the course of treatment will be up soon enough! Post an update when you can.
Conversely, at work, we once had a gorgeous, loyal but quite spirited husky who boarded often and required lifetime seizure medication. When it was time for his medication, you simply showed him the pill, and he would automatically open his jaws for you, never spit them out, what a trooper
This same dog, though, would fight baths and jump out of the tub just as you had him soaked and ready for shampooing. I so love that dog Good luck on giving meds from here on in, hopefully, the course of treatment will be up soon enough! Post an update when you can.
..........Traci