Advice/Help

[Malkun]

I'm on my way to the vet. Malcolm hasn't been doing very well the past few days. His stools are dark, and today I've noticed blood. Drinking tons of water. His drive is down, no longer his mischeivious self. He's been on synthyroid for about a year. His main food source is Canidae. However lately, I've given him greenies and some other dental chews recommended by his vet. Well, I have to go and get my little boy to the vet. Keep him in your prayers.
-Malcolm's Mom

[Sheenagirl]

I hope all went well. Waiting to hear the diagnosis....

[Malkun]

I'm back from the vet. They're treating him for immune mediated thrombocytopenia with steroids. They were first concerned that it was some type of poisoning, but there is nothing out here for him to get in. There is one other dog that they are currently treating with this condition and she is doing well. As explained to me if this is the condition, then they will know and the steroids will do wonders. If not, then we'll have to discuss other options. I have a follow up appointment Saturday at 11:00. I cried the entire time.

[Malkun]

Good news. Mal is doing much better. The steroid treatment seemed to help. He is not at full throttle as of yet..some good days and some not so good days. He's much more responsive, giving kisses now and is eating more. Still urinates every hour, stool is brown with no visible traces of blood. For now on Malcolm will be given titers, medication monitored more than usual. We're still up in the air as to what caused his immune system to attack his blood, so to be continued. If anyone notices their dog with any of the symptoms Mal has had, please see the vet immediately. I almost lost a faithful compainion. Stay encouraged and thank you again for your prayers and advice.