Good News for Kasch!!
I haven't posted an update, because I'm lazy. But, I have to type this so that I can note it later in one of my notebooks, when I have the time.
So, we went to the vet Tuesday and we received some very decent news. Kasch's bloodwork came back as a 29% red blood cell count!!! He was at 17% last time, almost dead, basically. There was little to no life left in him. The steroids bounced him back, thank DOG!! As soon as the vet brought Kasch back to me after drawing his blood, he was telling me that things were looking much better, but he had to wait for the count to come back before he said anything for certain. He was telling me how Kasch looked a lot healthier, and looked like he was doing well. I almost cried, I was so happy. But, I held back, because that wasn't the bloodwork talking. When it came back, I had all I could to do control my laughter and tears. I haven't been that happy in a while.
The only downside was that, Kasch had gotten a cut or SOMEthing on his paw. We're not sure WHAT happened. Since his immune system was depressed already by the anemia, and then even more so by the steroids, his body could not fight the infection that formed and he got an abscess in his paw/leg. It formed quick, too. I noticed it Monday morning, but it was not very swollen. Then, Tuesday morning, it was ballooned up bad. Good thing he was already going to the vet, or I would've rushed him there, anyway. So, they gave him a mild anaesthetic and lanced it, also inserted drainage tubes. He got a refill on his steroids, and amoxicillin to help him fight off the infection.
He's doing great, now. No swelling in the leg, at all. No pain, anymore, he's running on it and everything. It's so great to see him in such decent health. Knowing he's at a 29% is reassuring...a low normal is 35%, so he doesn't have much more to go, and that makes me excited. I am praying that he doesn't drop again. I guess we'll see what the vet thinks...yep. We have to go again. Tuesday, again. He has to take Kasch's tubes out, check out the infection and everything. I don't think we are doing bloodwork again, though. We'll probably do that again the next Tuesday, I'm thinking.
Anyway, just wanted to log the good news here. Still shelling out cash after cash, but it is so totally worth it. My dog's doing better, and that's all that matters. I can't lose him. I don't know what I'd do without him. I need him in my life, right now. And, besides. He's not even 8 years old, yet!! He has YEARS left to live. That should NEVER be taken away from an animal. He's a great dog. He deserves the BEST care available, and that is what I am doing for him...we all are. Not just me. Everyone in this house, and especially my grandparents. We are all in this together. I'm glad I have support.
Night!!!
So, we went to the vet Tuesday and we received some very decent news. Kasch's bloodwork came back as a 29% red blood cell count!!! He was at 17% last time, almost dead, basically. There was little to no life left in him. The steroids bounced him back, thank DOG!! As soon as the vet brought Kasch back to me after drawing his blood, he was telling me that things were looking much better, but he had to wait for the count to come back before he said anything for certain. He was telling me how Kasch looked a lot healthier, and looked like he was doing well. I almost cried, I was so happy. But, I held back, because that wasn't the bloodwork talking. When it came back, I had all I could to do control my laughter and tears. I haven't been that happy in a while.
The only downside was that, Kasch had gotten a cut or SOMEthing on his paw. We're not sure WHAT happened. Since his immune system was depressed already by the anemia, and then even more so by the steroids, his body could not fight the infection that formed and he got an abscess in his paw/leg. It formed quick, too. I noticed it Monday morning, but it was not very swollen. Then, Tuesday morning, it was ballooned up bad. Good thing he was already going to the vet, or I would've rushed him there, anyway. So, they gave him a mild anaesthetic and lanced it, also inserted drainage tubes. He got a refill on his steroids, and amoxicillin to help him fight off the infection.
He's doing great, now. No swelling in the leg, at all. No pain, anymore, he's running on it and everything. It's so great to see him in such decent health. Knowing he's at a 29% is reassuring...a low normal is 35%, so he doesn't have much more to go, and that makes me excited. I am praying that he doesn't drop again. I guess we'll see what the vet thinks...yep. We have to go again. Tuesday, again. He has to take Kasch's tubes out, check out the infection and everything. I don't think we are doing bloodwork again, though. We'll probably do that again the next Tuesday, I'm thinking.
Anyway, just wanted to log the good news here. Still shelling out cash after cash, but it is so totally worth it. My dog's doing better, and that's all that matters. I can't lose him. I don't know what I'd do without him. I need him in my life, right now. And, besides. He's not even 8 years old, yet!! He has YEARS left to live. That should NEVER be taken away from an animal. He's a great dog. He deserves the BEST care available, and that is what I am doing for him...we all are. Not just me. Everyone in this house, and especially my grandparents. We are all in this together. I'm glad I have support.
Night!!!