Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia - A really tragic case - Can anyone enlighten us! - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T10:49:00Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/auto-immune-hemolytic-anemia?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A967551&feed=yes&xn_auth=noKerry, there is a great Yahoo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-07-12:865021:Comment:9676442012-07-12T04:48:36.385ZJo Ottingerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
<p>Kerry, there is a great Yahoo K9 AI support group. I have been a member for several years. They are really supportive and are a great source of information. </p>
<p>Kerry, there is a great Yahoo K9 AI support group. I have been a member for several years. They are really supportive and are a great source of information. </p> The article Susan is talking…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-07-11:865021:Comment:9677852012-07-11T23:51:05.087ZTorie Lancasterhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TorieLancaster
<p>The article Susan is talking about is the one I have just mentioned on the other discussion.</p>
<p>The article Susan is talking about is the one I have just mentioned on the other discussion.</p> Kerry a site that I looked at…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-07-11:865021:Comment:9675512012-07-11T23:43:03.729ZRhonda Fisherhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/RhondaFisher
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Kerry a site that I looked at hence the comment about poisonous plants. It is good to be able to rule out the vaccination cause as a starter. Our fingers are crossed too for Devon.</span></p>
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/2008/10/07/hemolytic-anemia">http://www.webvet.com/main/2008/10/07/hemolytic-anemia</a></span></p>
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Hemolytic anemia in dogs…</span></p>
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Kerry a site that I looked at hence the comment about poisonous plants. It is good to be able to rule out the vaccination cause as a starter. Our fingers are crossed too for Devon.</span></p>
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0"><a href="http://www.webvet.com/main/2008/10/07/hemolytic-anemia">http://www.webvet.com/main/2008/10/07/hemolytic-anemia</a></span></p>
<p><span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">Hemolytic anemia in dogs can be caused by a variety of problems, including infection with viruses or blood parasites (eg, Babesia), toxins,</span>poisonous plants, drug reactions, and conditions such as diabetes or liver disease. However, the most common cause in dogs is autoimmune hemolytic anemia, in which antibodies of the dog’s own immune system attack the circulating RBCs.</p>
<p>However, the exact cause usually remains a mystery. The condition is most common in young to middle-aged dogs, especially in poodles, cocker spaniels, and old English sheepdogs.</p> I know that this is an old po…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2012-07-11:865021:Comment:9676862012-07-11T23:29:34.896ZKerry Chorleyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/KerryChorley
<p>I know that this is an old post but my boy Devon is in the vets with this horrible condition now. Has been there for 3 days, was diagnosed very quickly after only 24 hours of being ill. He hasn't been recently vaccinated and i can't see any reason for this to have happened. I'm told it is far more common in bitches than dogs.</p>
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<p>I am very hopeful that he will be ok as is my vet but the progress is slow to start. I am hoping that once the drugs start to work the improvement will…</p>
<p>I know that this is an old post but my boy Devon is in the vets with this horrible condition now. Has been there for 3 days, was diagnosed very quickly after only 24 hours of being ill. He hasn't been recently vaccinated and i can't see any reason for this to have happened. I'm told it is far more common in bitches than dogs.</p>
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<p>I am very hopeful that he will be ok as is my vet but the progress is slow to start. I am hoping that once the drugs start to work the improvement will be dramatic. Fingers crossed. </p> What a devastating thing to h…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-07:865021:Comment:4131892010-11-07T15:31:21.900ZHoward Glansfieldhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
What a devastating thing to happen,<br />
I have often wondered about why dogs and cats are vaccinated yearly.I believe,in America,this doesn't happen as owners can opt for a blood test that proves the animal is still covered by vaccines already given.I sometimes think that the yearly vaccine is more of a benefit to the vet (financially) than the dog.Insurance companies often require a yearly vaccine to make the policy valid.
What a devastating thing to happen,<br />
I have often wondered about why dogs and cats are vaccinated yearly.I believe,in America,this doesn't happen as owners can opt for a blood test that proves the animal is still covered by vaccines already given.I sometimes think that the yearly vaccine is more of a benefit to the vet (financially) than the dog.Insurance companies often require a yearly vaccine to make the policy valid. Scarlett wasn't mine I just b…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-06:865021:Comment:4130602010-11-06T21:16:54.192ZMargaret Mazanhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MargaretMazan
Scarlett wasn't mine I just bred her but was quite devastated as how awful this debilitating disease is thanks for your comments sorry to here about your loss maggiexx
Scarlett wasn't mine I just bred her but was quite devastated as how awful this debilitating disease is thanks for your comments sorry to here about your loss maggiexx Hi Maggie,
I would just like…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-11-06:865021:Comment:4130452010-11-06T20:17:13.539ZNicky Vangalishttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/NickyVangalis
Hi Maggie,<br />
I would just like to say I am so so sorry to hear for your loss of Scarlett. I lost my little girl Eva at only 11 months old to this dreadful illness. To this day I have no idea what causes it but I know how heartbreaking it is. I got to the stage of diagnosis and Eva was so far gone we had her put to sleep there and then as her deterioration was so fast. Much as it pained and broke my heart I said to the vet if there were any tests they could do on her after she passed away to help…
Hi Maggie,<br />
I would just like to say I am so so sorry to hear for your loss of Scarlett. I lost my little girl Eva at only 11 months old to this dreadful illness. To this day I have no idea what causes it but I know how heartbreaking it is. I got to the stage of diagnosis and Eva was so far gone we had her put to sleep there and then as her deterioration was so fast. Much as it pained and broke my heart I said to the vet if there were any tests they could do on her after she passed away to help find some more information or a cure for this dreadful disease then it would help other owners not go through what we did. I hope that Scarlett and Eva are playing at the rainbow bridge and they will be forever in our hearts.<br />
Much love to you,<br />
Nicky I knew of a child that had th…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-10-20:865021:Comment:4038172010-10-20T11:20:26.185ZDee Rancehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DeeRance
I knew of a child that had the MMR vaccine, (although the government say there is no connection) who after his injections had a bad reaction, but his parents continued with the cause, and he is now very retarded, (I know it isn't PC to put it that way but I am not sure of how to put it...perhaps severe learning difficulties) But this was reported for many children yet it is denied by government, Perhaps this is or isn't connected with vaccinations, we probably won't know for many years, but…
I knew of a child that had the MMR vaccine, (although the government say there is no connection) who after his injections had a bad reaction, but his parents continued with the cause, and he is now very retarded, (I know it isn't PC to put it that way but I am not sure of how to put it...perhaps severe learning difficulties) But this was reported for many children yet it is denied by government, Perhaps this is or isn't connected with vaccinations, we probably won't know for many years, but even vets agree now, that we vaccinate far too much, I am deffinately not saying that we shouldn't vaccinate, because I do vaccinate my dogs, but I only do it every 2-3 years. and my vet agrees with me... Sorry to hear that you have n…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-10-20:865021:Comment:4038152010-10-20T11:10:06.599ZDee Rancehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DeeRance
Sorry to hear that you have noticed things are not going as well as expected with Tallulah, I hope that you get to the bottom of the problem/s<br />
I was interested to learn of the Vitamin D3 thing...very interesting, how do you find out if you or your dog is deficient/depleted in this vitamin???? is it a blood test???<br />
I know that too much Cod Liver Oil can deplete both us and our pets in Vitamins. I know that some people do give C.L.O. daily to their dogs, and I do try and tell them not to give it…
Sorry to hear that you have noticed things are not going as well as expected with Tallulah, I hope that you get to the bottom of the problem/s<br />
I was interested to learn of the Vitamin D3 thing...very interesting, how do you find out if you or your dog is deficient/depleted in this vitamin???? is it a blood test???<br />
I know that too much Cod Liver Oil can deplete both us and our pets in Vitamins. I know that some people do give C.L.O. daily to their dogs, and I do try and tell them not to give it every day. Like most things 'in moderation' is the name of the game... I lost my first Irish Scout t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2010-10-20:865021:Comment:4036522010-10-20T05:39:14.173ZJo Ottingerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
I lost my first Irish Scout to SLE. Vaccines are one of the many triggers for Auto-Immune desease. I joined a wonderful support group K9 Auto-Immune Support and have learned so much from them. I will never again give my dogs the combo shots, Hawk had indivdual shots as a puppy. Then I do titer test yearly. I do not vaccinate during the summer months because hot weather and vaccinating together can cause stress on the immune system. The more we learn about the Auto Immune desease the better for…
I lost my first Irish Scout to SLE. Vaccines are one of the many triggers for Auto-Immune desease. I joined a wonderful support group K9 Auto-Immune Support and have learned so much from them. I will never again give my dogs the combo shots, Hawk had indivdual shots as a puppy. Then I do titer test yearly. I do not vaccinate during the summer months because hot weather and vaccinating together can cause stress on the immune system. The more we learn about the Auto Immune desease the better for our dogs. There is nothing worse than to watch your love one suffer from these illnesses and not being able to help them.