From what I have quickly read ---it sounds like both of the above unfortunate diseases are genetic... something the poor little dogs were born with. And, certainly not caused by anything that was done to them.
How totally sad.
My dog had thrombocytopenia (another one of those words). The platelets in her blood were being destroyed by her immune system and this kept her blood from clotting. She was bleeding from her nose, ears, and rectum, and threw up blood all over the house. I went home from work to discover all of this one day. It scared me to death. She had transfusions, dozens of blood tests, 9 different medications including steroids for months, special food, intravenous fluids, and much more. Also she was diabetic - which complicated any treatment for the thrombocytopenia. No one expected her to live, but she did and she recovered totally.
It is so hard having a gravely ill pet. I feel very sorry for both of you. It appears that the prognoses are not good for either of the diseases you mentioned. This is especially sad.
Both of you please keep in touch. Everyone here is so sad to hear the news about your pets.
Carol Jean |