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hello yall,
we are still hanging in there... last test was about a month or so ago and she was in the low 20's and holding. we are just playing the cards that we were dealt and hoping that they will improve. im just thankful she continues to hold this number. her number is very low compared to a 'healthy' dog, but it is not dropping at all and i am thankful for that. point is, it could definately be worse. we have been there and fought thru it and i dont ever want to be back in those darkest days. she gets another test on saturday so i will let you know if her numbers have improved. thanks for thinking of us. |
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Thanks for the update, Sway! I am glad she is holding her own. We would love to see more pictures of her
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here is about 115 pictures of her from my flickr
alot are from before AIHA, about the last 25 on page 2 show her within the last 2 months http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarity...7605260973057/ |
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Sways is looking so much better
for good results on Saturday
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She is looking good.
Looking forward to your update with todays results. |
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she is so lovely!! give her lots of kisses from us too!!
-ashley
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Sway needs our prayers
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Cat maid to: Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 13 yrs) Jasper RIP (2001-2018) Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014) Puddles RIP (1996-2014) Snowball RIP (1991-2005) In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.-English Proverb “While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.” Stephen R. Covey |
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Thanks for posting the update, L4H.
Josh, I'm so sorry to hear the Sway's count has dropped again. My heart goes out to you and I hope that your appt. with Dr. Dodds can shed some more light on the situation. Give a gentle hug to Sway for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and sending lots of good wishes your way. |
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Sway's newest blood panel revealed a hematocrit count of 26% which is 10% higher than it was just a week ago.
...and it is almost the highest she has ever been since being diagnosed back in july of 2007. so really good news on that front thanks for the |
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What a great update, sways_bodyguard!!!
for another 10% increase the next time you have it checked!
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That's so awesome !
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OMG I am so happy to hear that, I was devestated when I read your blog
Way to go, Sway So, ummmmm we need more pics of her
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WOOO HOOO....that is great news, Josh.
I hope that Sway has finally turned the corner and has continued improvement. |
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Awesome news Josh
More for Sway
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Any updates on Sway? Checked your blog, but nothing new, so am hoping that no news is good news
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I hope so too.
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Still no updates on Sway's blog since July, hopefully is good news
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I just checked too and nothing since July 10/08. He's still posting on the AIHA forum though but didn't see him mention Sway....he was just replying to other posts.
I hope everything is still okay. |
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Josh: No updates on your blog, hope all is well with you and your sweet girl.
http://143sway.blogspot.com/
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my 12 years old golden is almost exactly as your case. But his red blood cell drop much more faster than yours. I can feel how you felt. Hope our dogs both can pass thro' it! good luck!
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There is an update on sway from the site............
we went almost 3 months without a PCV... that was basically just based on how consistent her days have become. her water intake is extremely high. the past diabetes and cushing tests all came back negative so its very odd that her water obsession is so out of control. she is also peeing far more often than normal and her bladder function seems to not nearly be as strong. but still she had seemed well. for me she seems like she goes up and down every other day. she might have 2 days where she looks pretty normal, and then the next morning she will look completely anorexic, looking visually like she lost 7/8 pounds overnight. this will then normalize by the next night and it is a constant cycle. but as far as her energy level, it stays the same, she moves around well, she goes out biking with me and leads the charge. she is amazing. anyways, a few weeks ago her PCV revealed a 21% ... so she had declined from the 26% in july. we cultured her urine again to check for diabetes. she actually had to stay overnight at the vets in order to do a water deprivation test. that is where they withhold water from the animal and repeatedly check the urine thruout the day. this revealed that sway was not concentrating her urine very well. dr. woods & dr. dodds came to the conclusion that sway likely has diabetes insipidus. it was suggested that we start her on DDAVP drops, and that is where we are... thanks for the prayers for sway.
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Thanks for the update, Winston. It does sound like diabetes insipidus....
From http://www.fetchdog.com/learn-connec.../I/AR000010054 Quote:
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Oh poor Sway,
Josh, you and Sway will be in my prayers.
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still alive!! happy!!
this a likely by product? my best wishes! had feared the worst but shoulda known better! -ash
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For those still interested here's another update from http://www.vetnet.co.uk/cgi-bin/gen5...10400094014505
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Thanks for posting the update on Sway, Rainbow. I remember years ago there was a huge controversy about the flouride in tap water.
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Another update .....
http://www.vetnet.co.uk/cgi-bin/gen5...01301848021536 Josh, if you still check in here, I hope that things start improving for you and Sway. |
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Please Everyone Pray for Josh and Sway.
This is the most recent update on Sway from the AIHA Site. Josh, California unfortunately the scan showed multiple shunts in her liver, and it has been determined that this would be in-operable... i wanna thank everyone for their prayers, the support sway has gotten from this board is rather humbling and going forward i just hope there is something we can do to manage this. there is a laundry list of reasons why this news was not the news we wanted to hear, but i cant do anything about how it turned out. its just very disheartening to know what is going to result from this, not to mention our attempts at fixing her AIHA have really been and will continue to be unsuccessful due to the fact that her liver is now an un-used organ. its a tough pill to swallow for sure. my best to everyones dogs, keep doing the best you can do
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Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that Sway, you and Sway have fought so hard. :sad:
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Thanks for the update Winston.
So sad, Josh has given Sway such undying love, I pray for this girl |
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