Hairy Maclary Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Jessie, my JRT cross, is currently at the vets receiving corticosteriods through a drip for what the vet believes to be an autoimmune disease. Bloods are not back yet, but they believe rat bait poisoning is unlikely due to the results of a clotting test done this morning. The vet has not given me much reason to believe she will survive this for more than a few days, and what information I have found on the net scares me as well Her only symptoms so far have been some quite bad bruising which came on very quickly, and now includes a huge haematoma where they took blood this morning. Has anyone else's dog had similar symptoms, and how did they fare? Hoping for a miracle here This is Jessie: Edited May 23, 2009 by troppodogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Troppo, there are a number of autoimmune conditions which affect dogs, you may need to be more specific as to what you vet suspects to get relevant advice. I have had a dog survive immune mediated haemolytic anemia, but your description sounds different to his symptoms. I hope it's a good outcome for Jessie, autoimmune diseases are very frustrating and heartbreaking. Edited May 22, 2009 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Troppo - sounds like you are referring to Thrombocytopenia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Troppo - sounds like you are referring to Thrombocytopenia? Yes - the vet hasn't been specific, but from what I have read it sounds like Thrombocytopenia. Jessie had a very bad reaction to her last vaccinations (Nov 2008) and now I am wondering if this is related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Troppo - sounds like you are referring to Thrombocytopenia? Yes - the vet hasn't been specific, but from what I have read it sounds like Thrombocytopenia. Jessie had a very bad reaction to her last vaccinations (Nov 2008) and now I am wondering if this is related? Some think overvaccination is a cause, I'm sure you'll get lots of responses on that. I thought thrombocytopenia was fairly treatable, but your vet seems more pessimistic than that? Edited May 22, 2009 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Troppo in many cases, response to treatment is good. We've successfully treated a number of cases and our vets would expect more dogs to respond than those who don't. Sometimes there can be some playing around with different drugs and dose rates, but as I said, in most cases, this disease can be managed. Obviously your vet knows her situation better than we would, however, and individual cases can vary. Wishing your girl all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Over vaccination can be one of the many causes. A bad reaction to a vaccine should be mentioned to the attending vet. I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 It's good to hear that it can be successfully managed - I have been dealing with the junior vet at the practice who admits he's never seen a case of this, only when at uni. Hopefully the senior vet is giving him some guidance with this. I think I am freaked out because it looks so bad (and the vet's negativity) and have been reading about other types of autoimmune problems which seem more serious than thrombocytopenia. Thank you Stormie for your positive post I definitely don't want to start a vaccination debate , it's just something I noticed while trawling the internet for information. But the vet is aware of the reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 is the Vet consulting with a Specialist Vet who deals with auto-immune disorders? PM Charles Kuntz, specialist Vet and DOL member, and he will gladly try and help you and your furkid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I don't know if he has consulted any specialists (I suspect not), unfortunately we are in Cairns and a long way from specialists, but I will definitely send a PM to Charles Kuntz, thank you so much for the suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hi Troppodogs. I have had 2 dogs with IMT (Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia) now. One passed away 3 years ago now and the other has survived, but we still do blood tests. I am happy to chat with you about it if you like, if that ends up being what the vets diagnose. PM me if you like. I am more than happy to assist with likewise emotional support as well as any questions you may have that are more personal that vet related assistance. There is actually a story on the AEC website about my girl Dyzney (they changed the name to Daisy) if you want to have a look. Sorry don't know how to do links.. www.aec.com.au then click on interesting cases. Most of the vets and specialists that treated Dyz had not seen a case so severe that had survived. Dyzney is a bit of a well know star with all her vets now. I really hope that whatever your gorgeous little dog has is not too serious, and treatment is successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks Dyzney, I have PM'd you My vet has just contacted me to let me know the blood tests confirm thrombocytopenia, and that he will transfuse her if her count drops too much, but she is stable for now. I am still completely blown away by how quickly all this has happened, but feeling more hopeful now :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Send Charles a PM and he can explain this in depth to you. He is one very talented Vet Specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Maclary Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Jessie has passed away early this morning. I am absolutely shell-shocked, I can't believe my happy, healthy 3 year old dog could succumb to this so quickly. But her platelet count was virtually nothing - the vet was going to transfuse this morning but she didn't make it. I can't believe she is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Jessie has passed away early this morning.I am absolutely shell-shocked, I can't believe my happy, healthy 3 year old dog could succumb to this so quickly. But her platelet count was virtually nothing - the vet was going to transfuse this morning but she didn't make it. I can't believe she is gone I am so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'm very sorry, Troppodogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Troppo I am so sorry to hear about your girl. Thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 So sorry to hear about your darling girl troppodogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 oh no!! I am so sorry - words arent enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Troppodogs, I,m so sorry to hear about your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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