Dog health problems...
I haven't posted this here, yet, because I did so in my journal over on my Myspace page. I figure since this journal is so much older, I may as well log it in here, too...to be fair? I don't know.
My boxer, Kasch, has been diagnosed with anemia. That was devastating to hear. I was shocked to hear about the possibility of death, and I had no idea how to react. We had a few options. The first was euthanasia, but I REFUSED to go for that. How could I? I brought my pup to the vet, thinking a simple round of antibiotics would help him, then I am hit with, "Hey, your dog has this disease, and could die! Let's kill him NOW!!!" I couldn't just do that. No, the vet is NOT a heartless beast. And, no, of course he did not word it the way I just did, but that was it, in short. So, I requested more options. My vet's issue was saving me money, but I didn't care about that. I wasn't going to end my dog's life just to save a few hundred dollars. No, I can't afford that few hundred dollars, but I will MAKE myself afford it to try saving my dog. Anyway, there was talk of blood transfusions, but those would have to wait at least a day or more. What could be done right then and there? A steroid shot. I didn't even hesitate to get it done. The vet was so confident that it would do nothing, but I had faith. Without faith, I'd have nothing. I knew Kasch wasn't ready to go. He let me know the shot would be worth it. It was. Less than 12 hours later, he had perked up and showed interest in eating again!!
So, Tuesday...March...hm...11th? Yes. He was prescribed prednisone pills. Ever since, he has showed progress. When first taken to the vet, Kasch's red blood cell count was at 17%. It should've been 50% or higher. He has an appointment for this coming Wednesday, and all we can do is hope that his count has gone up from 17%...I am scared to find out what the blood panel will reveal this time around, but it has to be done, regardless. I adore my dog, and I really hope things have changed for him. If not, than it is blood transfusions and long, hard road to attempt a full recovery. The disease can come back at any time, however. Which is very sad to hear.
Anyway, that's about all I'd like to share at this point. Kasch seems to be doing alright, but we can never be too certain until the blood panel results come back after the appointment on Wednesday.
Outside of that...a move may be in my future. So much has changed, and is continuing to change. It is excited, frightening, depressing and more. I don't even know what I am feeling at this point.
Goodnight!
My boxer, Kasch, has been diagnosed with anemia. That was devastating to hear. I was shocked to hear about the possibility of death, and I had no idea how to react. We had a few options. The first was euthanasia, but I REFUSED to go for that. How could I? I brought my pup to the vet, thinking a simple round of antibiotics would help him, then I am hit with, "Hey, your dog has this disease, and could die! Let's kill him NOW!!!" I couldn't just do that. No, the vet is NOT a heartless beast. And, no, of course he did not word it the way I just did, but that was it, in short. So, I requested more options. My vet's issue was saving me money, but I didn't care about that. I wasn't going to end my dog's life just to save a few hundred dollars. No, I can't afford that few hundred dollars, but I will MAKE myself afford it to try saving my dog. Anyway, there was talk of blood transfusions, but those would have to wait at least a day or more. What could be done right then and there? A steroid shot. I didn't even hesitate to get it done. The vet was so confident that it would do nothing, but I had faith. Without faith, I'd have nothing. I knew Kasch wasn't ready to go. He let me know the shot would be worth it. It was. Less than 12 hours later, he had perked up and showed interest in eating again!!
So, Tuesday...March...hm...11th? Yes. He was prescribed prednisone pills. Ever since, he has showed progress. When first taken to the vet, Kasch's red blood cell count was at 17%. It should've been 50% or higher. He has an appointment for this coming Wednesday, and all we can do is hope that his count has gone up from 17%...I am scared to find out what the blood panel will reveal this time around, but it has to be done, regardless. I adore my dog, and I really hope things have changed for him. If not, than it is blood transfusions and long, hard road to attempt a full recovery. The disease can come back at any time, however. Which is very sad to hear.
Anyway, that's about all I'd like to share at this point. Kasch seems to be doing alright, but we can never be too certain until the blood panel results come back after the appointment on Wednesday.
Outside of that...a move may be in my future. So much has changed, and is continuing to change. It is excited, frightening, depressing and more. I don't even know what I am feeling at this point.
Goodnight!