Cazz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well, how do I put this, little astro dog has lymphoid leukemia, he was diagnosed 12 days ago. Since then he's started on chemotherapy tablets and steroids. Yesterday he had a blood test to check his progress, this showed a slight reduction in the white blood cell count, but unfortunately his red blood cell count has dropped also - which apparently isn't so good. To help monitor this, we need to check the colour of his gums regularly, we're open to volunteers to do this for us! lol. (he has a long history of biting when anxious or worried!) He needs to continue on the medication and have another check up in a month, fingers crossed he improves more, and that he feels better in himself more often than not, he is very up and down at the mo, it's hard to tell sometimes as he looks and acts fine in front of other people, but we can see the difference in him. When he's not right in himself, he keeps us up all night long, it's no fun for any of us after a few nights - especially cloudy ones!, and it's not fair on him to feel like this for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Sorry to hear that Cazz, lets hope the blood counts are better next time. They can be a real worry when they're not well ans they can't really tell you what's wrong. Cheers Ron Edited January 27, 2015 by Ron Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry to hear that, an ill pet can be just as worrisome as a ill human, they are all family after all. You just want to do your best for them. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry to hear the bad news Cazz, it must be really difficult for you both. I hope things work out for the best, and there's no further problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hope you get him back on an even keel soon, and he's not in too much pain. Dogs really are part of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 awww sorry to hear that. Do you know if its chronic or acute yet? Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for all the comments, pets do indeed become part of the family really quickly! He's settled in very well in the past 17 months, from the biting, worried, long term kennel resident that he was. It would be helpful if they did speak, they could tell us their past, what's wrong, but there again they'd probably answer us back as well! @sheila They think it's chronic, which is better news than acute!, but his white cell count and lymphy whatsits are the highest our vet had ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for all the comments, pets do indeed become part of the family really quickly! He's settled in very well in the past 17 months, from the biting, worried, long term kennel resident that he was. It would be helpful if they did speak, they could tell us their past, what's wrong, but there again they'd probably answer us back as well! @sheila They think it's chronic, which is better news than acute!, but his white cell count and lymphy whatsits are the highest our vet had ever seen! yes that much better, perhaps they will let him settle now and just monitor then if its chronic Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 yes that much better, perhaps they will let him settle now and just monitor then if its chronic Sheila That's the plan, but his levels are still sky high, it is indeed a monitoring and waiting game. I'll keep the thread updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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