 Barked: Sat Dec 27, '08 11:30am PST |
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I dont know if anyone has any experience with this type of situation but it is a scary one. About 2 days ago Piglet started acting diffrent not a big change but wednessday she was laying around not wanting to do much she seemed depressed. On Christmas she became deyhdrated and would not eat, since all vets were closed my fiance was able to get fluids for her because he works part time at the vet. He brought her into the vet first thing Friday morning, she was wobley and fell down a few steps going outside. After a few test she was diagnosed with anemia her PCV red blood cell count was at 10 which is very low. They gave her some steriods and fluids to try and boost her cell count up. They said she is going to need a blood transfusion Sat. if her levels do not improve. We took her home and monitored her over night. There was no change in her behavior she still would not eat, and she could barely stand up, I had to carry her outside to use the bathroom and help steady her while she went. Were waiting to here results from tests this morning at vet, but this is a scary thing, they say chances with anemia are only 40%. Im scared..has anyone experienced this? |  |  | |  |
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As of sat. its confirmed. I do have Hemolytic anemia. My levels were orginally down to 8% but have jumped to 12% as of sat. Im feeling a little bit better. I can walk, and eat for a short period of time but before I couldnt do any of this. Thank you guys all for your support. I really needed it. The vet said they gonna re-test me on Friday and not before because my count is still low an they dont wanna keep taking blood. But things seem to be looking better. Please keep your fingers crossed for me an I will let you guys know of any changes..
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