2hounds Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) 9.6.07 update Thanks for checking in on my Meemers, she has perked up amazingly today. The specialist told us the new medication would take up to 2 weeks to reach full potency, but even Cynthia remarked today that Mia is brighter and bouncier than she has been ALL SUMMER!! She is back on the higher dosage (20mg Prednisone twice/day) until the new meds are up to full potency so the potty accidents have begun again, you have about a 10 second window to get her outside once she tells you it is time, but that is ok because I have a steam cleaner and I know how to use it! 9.4.07 We are back from the vet. Again. We have been sloooooowly (like snail's pace) backing down Mia's pred dosage. We had a checkup appointment last Tuesday and backed it down to 20mg once per day and this weekend she started slowing down and acting like she didn't feel well. Last night her fever spiked up to 104, so this coupled with feeling lethargic, moving slowly, etc, this morning we took her to the vet. The pain and swelling is back in her joints and it looks like she has an immune mediated disease caused by the Erlichea. We are sending her blood off to be cultured to make absolute 100% certain that the Erlichea is completely gone, but the vet really feels like this is her immune system attacking itself. As of right now, she is back on an increased dose of Prednisone and she is starting on a new medication, azathroprine (? I haven't looked it up online yet) that is supposed to suppress the immune system better than pred with less side effects for long term use. So if you can spare any good healthy thoughts for my Meemers, she and I would both greatly appreciate it. I so want my little girl to be healthy! Edited September 7, 2007 by 2hounds Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Oh no!! Not another downturn. Uh uh. Mia, Me Me, Meemers, Mia BEEELLLLLah... enough, Drama Gal! Get better, sweets, and get off the drugs! :bighug *now back to painting your portrait for the Dewey show!* Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 awwww Mia! Hope the new meds do the trick! Feel Better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sending good thoughts for Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Did you do a PCR test for e ewingii? What about the other tick diseases? I bet she has a tbd not yet identified. Did you treat for 8 weeks? Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Prayers and good thoughts to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Sending lots of good thoughts & prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greylover97 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Doubling the good thoughts for Mia. Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Oh no! Poor Mia! Hope that she will soon start to feel better, and the vets can figure out how best to treat her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DorianGreyhound Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Much love to your beautiful girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 All paws and fingers crossed here. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LolasMom Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Prayers for you Mia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Sending lots of prayers for Mia. Edited September 4, 2007 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Oh man, this isn't what I wanted to hear! Come on Mia girl, start to feel better. I know how much your mommy worries! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Did you do a PCR test for e ewingii? What about the other tick diseases? I bet she has a tbd not yet identified. Did you treat for 8 weeks? Sending lots of prayers! We are doing a PCR test now to make absolutely sure about the Erlichea. The tests from NC State were definitely negative for everything except erlichea and we treated with doxy for 10 weeks at the higher dosage. The PCR test is to try to make absolute sure the erlichea is gone, if it is then this is probably an immune mediated response and she will likely be on medication long term and possibly for the rest of her life, according to the specialist. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Awww poor Mia. Feel better sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fawnhounds Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Alisha, we have a greyhound recently diagnosised with an autoimmune disease and is on prednisone treatment. She is a GFNC dog and is being treated by the kennel vet (Lawndale). Please pm me if you would like to compare notes. I also know of a few websites that have information that could be of help to you. I am so sorry to hear that Mia had a set back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sending prayers for Mia. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sending my many prayers for the pretty little girl. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sending prayers for Mia Bella for her strengthening immune system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Can hounds get Systemic Lupus? If so, have they tested her for that? Can they give a hound Cyclosporine(surpresses the immune system) Just curious...sounds like she's feeling a lot like me and my Systemic Lupus! Sending my prayers for your sweet blue girlie! Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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