Guest jurishound Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) On the cusp of Cuffy's diagnosis, Stormy is now sick! He stopped eating and began vomiting on Wednesday, so we went in this morning. Today, he is jaundiced and has very dark urine. He had lots of blood work done along with xrays of his tummy, and then we were sent to the hospital for an abdominal ultrasound. Conclusion: Diffuse splenomegaly with heterogenous parenchyma; findings compatible with extramedullary hematopoiesis, IMHA, splenitis, or possibly diffuse infiltrative disease. Huh? I am trying not to panic and am waiting to hear from the vet on Stormy's blood work and Cuffy's pathology report. Triple yikes. Edited July 18, 2008 by jurishound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'll second that huh? whatever, for both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Wow, I didn't get a word of that. Prayers for both coming right up Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sending prayers for all :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Oh no!! I didn't understand what the "diagnosis" is but it doesn't sound great. to you Joslin. Hang in there and we are here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) is it a problem with the spleen or the liver? the jaundice and the dark urine worry me..... is he on any medications? NSAIDS? Edited July 18, 2008 by BradyzMommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Egad. Sending prayers for you and your boys. 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...
nyGreys Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Does the vet seem to be overly concerned? I hope it sounds scarier than it is. Hope just a simple antibiotic will clear it all up. Prayers for you all. Edited July 18, 2008 by RobinM Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I would be really peed off it my vet gave me that kind of diagnosis w/o explaining to me what it meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanillaBean Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 On the cusp of Cuffy's diagnosis, Stormy is now sick! He stopped eating and began vomiting on Wednesday, so we went in this morning. Today, he is jaundiced and has very dark urine. He had lots of blood work done along with xrays of his tummy, and then we were sent to the hospital for an abdominal ultrasound. Conclusion: Diffuse splenomegaly with heterogenous parenchyma; findings compatible with extramedullary hematopoiesis, IMHA, splenitis, or possibly diffuse infiltrative disease. Huh? I am trying not to panic and am waiting to hear from the vet on Stormy's blood work and Cuffy's pathology report. Triple yikes. Diffuse splenomegaly: Big Spleen Heterogenous parenchyma: Lots of highly functioning tissue Hematopoiesis: making of blood cells IMHA: Anemia-some tye of Spleenitis: Inflammation of Spleen Hope this helps you even a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and healing energy! Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for both Cuffy and Stormy. One sick guy is bad enough, now two!! Poor guys. Tiger, Bueller and Domino are sending them both some get well doggie kisses too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I believe IMHA is Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia but I could be wrong, I am not a vet (but I will be going back to school for it!) i also put in my huh? triple yikes!! Edited July 19, 2008 by ChasesMum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gretzky Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Geez Joslin, that certainly sounds scary! I hope it turns out to be something minor. Fingers crossed for both of your boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Those big long words always scare me! And no explanation in English from your vet? Hope when he/she calls back that it turns out to be something that can be easily cleared up with meds and rest. Will add both your babies to our prayer chants. Sending lots of healing thoughts and white light. Wow, anyone else notice lately that when one gets sick another in your house/pack follows? Hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Joslin, I am sorry to hear you are fighting 2 battles here. It is frustrating enough to have one sick grey, nevermind two at the same time. Sending Cuffy and Stormy positive thoughts, healing white energy and tons of prayers. Also sending many hugs to you! Hang in there. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yikes, Joslin! I'm so sorry that Stormy is now sick, too! What is it with everyone's hounds getting sick in pairs recently?? Hugs to you, Stormy and Cuffy. I hope that Skye is doing well, too. Please keep us posted and good luck! :goodluck :goodluck Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) Hi Joslin Sounds like IMHA - hemolytic anemia, which would cause splenic enlargement, and also jaundice (and dark urine - both are due to elevated serum bilirubin). The elevated bilirubin occurs due to the breakdown of red blood cells. I hate to say it but this is an emergency, requiring steroids and immunosuppression ASAP. Definitely contact Dr. Couto immediately, and he can guide you further. I'll also e-mail you... You've had more than your share, Joslin.... it really bites. What's happening with all of our Massachusetts hounds?? ETA: some links on IMHA. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1390 http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deimha.html http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels...ytic_Anemia.htm http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings...ID=15727&O=Generic Edited July 19, 2008 by houndznigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I don't understand a word, but sending prayers and good thoughts to both the dogs !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 How are Stormy and Cuffy doing today, Joslin? I hope you're all having a better day today. Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 good grief! I'm sorry about this now with Cuffy. Are there additional tests to be definite? Thinking of you and wishing nothing but good news - soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Lots of :hope sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts for healing. Quote ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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