Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Paco Update!

I have a lot to cover today at My Blissful Journey.  First off - I'm happy to report that Paco is improving!  Last week I mention he was diagnosed with IMHA which stands for Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia.  BUT...in fact he's been diagnosed with ITP instead.  ITP stands for Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia.

They are similar diseases being that they both attack their own systems and that they are both immune diseases.  The difference being - in short - is that IMHA - is when the Red Blood Cells are being attacked and ITP is when the Platelets are being attacked.

When we took him in last Tuesday his Platelet count was at 9.  Thursday the count was at 3.  This is VERY bad.  Anything under 200 is bad.  We took him in for blood test again yesterday after him being on VERY limited activity for the long weekend while at home with us.  He was at the vet for 3 days prior to that.  His Platelet Count yesterday was 468.  YAY!!!!  Eventho he's 'out of the woods' he's still not up to par.  With ITP there is a long recovery time.  Right now they are shooting for 4 months on meds.  Maybe even 6 months.  OR...maybe even the rest of his life.  BUT we are VERY pleased that his counts jumped that much over the long weekend.  We could be more happy!  Thank you everyone for their positive vibes, prayers, thoughts, etc.  I believe they helped make a difference!  Thanks again!
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  1. Anna@stuffedveggiesSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks be to God! I'm so happy for all of you! : )

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    1. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      Thank you so much! I was a wreck for a week! I'm still a worried mama for him but glad he's improving! Thanks for your prayers :)

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  2. Christine (The Raw Project)September 3, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    So glad he's doing better, yay! Wishing him a speedy recovery and glad he can be home with you!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 5:12 AM

      Thanks! He's been a little trooper thru this whole thing! Last night he was nearly acting like himself.

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  3. suituapuiSeptember 3, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Glad that he's improving. Hope he gets well soonest.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 5:13 AM

      Thanks! The recovery road is a long one but we are happy he's out of major danger at the moment! He's our special sweet boy!

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  4. VeggieAmandaSeptember 3, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I'm so glad Paco is improving! Sending more healing thoughts his way!!!

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  5. Johanna GGGSeptember 3, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    great to hear paco is doing well - I bet there was much happiness upon his return home - good luck with the meds and tests - sounds like you still have lots to go through

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    1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 5:14 AM

      It was great to have him home with us but I have to admit I was terrified that something was going to happen over the long weekend. SO glad he was alright tho!

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  6. JSeptember 4, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Great news! I'll be thinking good thoughts for Paco as he continues to recover! Such a cute little pup! :)

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    1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks so much! That means a lot! I sure did LOVE snuggling with him again last night! Something I won't take for granted!

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