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kyancer · 03-03-2008, 09:12 AM

I thought it might be because I was new. Just wasn't sure how things worked here.

Update on Sebastian:
Sebastian's red blood count was 20,000 as of 4am. If it drops much below 18,000 then it becomes a "clinical situation" (he could have difficulty breathing) and he would need a blood transfusion. I also found out that it wasn't bloody diarrhea, but bloody urine, which seems to worry them. They said it shows that his blood is really thin and not coagulating properly. He was continuing to have bloody urine when I dropped him off at the vet this morning. They are watching him at the regular vet today and he will go back to the ER tonight if he doesn't stabilize. If he starts to decline rapidly then we will need to take him to an Internal Medicine specialist for "more advanced treatments". They said they would call me later this morning, but it is now lunchtime and I haven't heard back yet. I'm worried sick! I will call them soon if I don't hear anything.

Thanks for all the encouragement and support. I really need it right now!

03-03-2008, 09:12 AM	#8
kyancer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 237	I thought it might be because I was new. Just wasn't sure how things worked here. Update on Sebastian: Sebastian's red blood count was 20,000 as of 4am. If it drops much below 18,000 then it becomes a "clinical situation" (he could have difficulty breathing) and he would need a blood transfusion. I also found out that it wasn't bloody diarrhea, but bloody urine, which seems to worry them. They said it shows that his blood is really thin and not coagulating properly. He was continuing to have bloody urine when I dropped him off at the vet this morning. They are watching him at the regular vet today and he will go back to the ER tonight if he doesn't stabilize. If he starts to decline rapidly then we will need to take him to an Internal Medicine specialist for "more advanced treatments". They said they would call me later this morning, but it is now lunchtime and I haven't heard back yet. I'm worried sick! I will call them soon if I don't hear anything. Thanks for all the encouragement and support. I really need it right now!