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Old 08-12-2004, 10:24 PM
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Re: Worried sick!

You are right to be worried! Where is she now? When will the vet be SURE?

Here's another link on Meisha's page to AIHA studies:
http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/aihastudies.htm

Also, read this page:
http://www.geocities.com/aihadogs/

WHAT YOU NEED TO ASK YOUR VETERINARIAN

"You should ask your vet how many cases of AIHA he/she has treated and what was the out come. If he/she has little or no experience with AIHA you need to find another vet. AIHA is not a disease that allows the time needed to learn as you go! You will need a vet that not only knows about the disease and its complications, but also the current drug treatment. He/she needs to have experience with these drugs and know when a more aggressive approach is needed. This can be a very painful decision to make, most of us have a vet that has been taking care of our pet since birth, but making the decision to go to an internal medicine vet or a teaching hospital may be the difference between life and death. This is not to say that you must change vets, just make sure your vet has the latest information on this disease or is able and willing to consult with someone who does."
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