My Boy Stan

skymiststan · 11-23-2006, 01:21 PM

Hi to all, I'm hoping for some advice or a piece of formation to give me hope.

I have an Old English Sheepdog who has been diagnosed with a Bone Marrow deficiency (excuse the spelling please). We took him into the vets when his red blood cell level read 10% for an emergency transfusion with 1 of my other dogs. It lifted to 17% but has since fallen back down to 12% in 4 days and his white cells are falling too. He is on a course of steroids and antibiotics and apart from being extremely thin and anemic (appolgies again for the spelling) he is as lively and hungry as ever. He doesnt shy away from fuss and is as involved in the family as ever. What can I do? and is there any hope? I obviously don't want to lose him and I am looking for suggestions for help.

Many thanks for reading and I hope you can help.

rottielover · 11-23-2006, 01:29 PM

I am so sorry you are going through this. No one here is a vet, your best bet is maybe find a homeopathic vet ( natural ) see what they say. But a second opinion may be in order....But welcome

Crossfire Bulldogs · 11-23-2006, 04:28 PM

The very best advice I can give you is to discuss this with your veterinarian, if you feel that your not getting the answers your looking for the if it were me I'd get a second and even a third opinion.

Shadowkins · 11-24-2006, 04:36 AM

I agree with the others, another opinion may be your best option. Good luck.

Novel · 11-24-2006, 04:58 AM

Agree with crossfire... You need to have a vet that is going to help you every step of the way with this serious issue. If you are not happy with your current vet and their response to you, search out a new one ASAP!
From what you describe it sounds like something very close to leukemia... My prayers are with you and your OES!

11-23-2006, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
skymiststan Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	My Boy Stan Hi to all, I'm hoping for some advice or a piece of formation to give me hope. I have an Old English Sheepdog who has been diagnosed with a Bone Marrow deficiency (excuse the spelling please). We took him into the vets when his red blood cell level read 10% for an emergency transfusion with 1 of my other dogs. It lifted to 17% but has since fallen back down to 12% in 4 days and his white cells are falling too. He is on a course of steroids and antibiotics and apart from being extremely thin and anemic (appolgies again for the spelling) he is as lively and hungry as ever. He doesnt shy away from fuss and is as involved in the family as ever. What can I do? and is there any hope? I obviously don't want to lose him and I am looking for suggestions for help. Many thanks for reading and I hope you can help.
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11-23-2006, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
rottielover rottweiler true believer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montreal, qc Posts: 656 Rep Power: 48	I am so sorry you are going through this. No one here is a vet, your best bet is maybe find a homeopathic vet ( natural ) see what they say. But a second opinion may be in order....But welcome
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Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 280	The very best advice I can give you is to discuss this with your veterinarian, if you feel that your not getting the answers your looking for the if it were me I'd get a second and even a third opinion.
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11-24-2006, 04:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,726 Rep Power: 124	I agree with the others, another opinion may be your best option. Good luck.
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11-24-2006, 04:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Novel A Weim and a Boxer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,824 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 211	Agree with crossfire... You need to have a vet that is going to help you every step of the way with this serious issue. If you are not happy with your current vet and their response to you, search out a new one ASAP! From what you describe it sounds like something very close to leukemia... My prayers are with you and your OES!

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