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lillymae · 07-19-2009, 07:21 PM

PennysMum had asked the question about Epogen injections. I too was wondering about that. Did the vet give her Epogen?

hugz4all4 · 07-20-2009, 09:31 AM

I was hoping that there would be some good news!! Im so happy to hear that Sammy is doing a little better. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.. ((hugs)) Thanks so much for the update.
Im off to light another candle!!

Mitzis Mom · 07-20-2009, 10:50 AM

We too... and we keep praying!

miabellaamoure · 07-21-2009, 08:59 AM

Sammy's condition continues to be the same...she's not ready to leave us yet!

Tomorrow, I have a follow up appointment for my Bella's who has CT & her recent ear infection so, we decided to bring Sammy in, too. She has an appointment on the 30th but, we'd really like to see what her blood counts really are.

Both my son & I would just like to know for sure if her numbers are really coming up or if our eyes are just fooling us into "thinking" we're seeing improvements when we're not.

We definitely know for sure the eating is an improvement so, that's real and she's getting more strength to have some interest in where we are.

Yesterday, we brought her out to my parents home for a family farewell for my daughter & grandkiddies who were getting ready to fly home and although she slept most of the day...she did get up to eat & drink & smell her cousin, Mimi (my youngest son's LH Mini Dachshund). Normally on drives, she would drool excessively (ick!) but, now she lays in her Snoozer carseat zonked out & dry around the chomps for the entire trip of about an hour.

Will update tomorrow when we get some new numbers to report...crossing our fingers for an improvement!

PS. I will also check on the "Epogen" injections as suggested earlier by PennysMum...Thank you for that suggestion, too!

miabellaamoure · 07-21-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

PennysMum had asked the question about Epogen injections. I too was wondering about that. Did the vet give her Epogen?

No, Sammy never received Epogen but, tomorrow when we take Sammy in for a follow up appointment we intend to check into this.

I had read a little bit about Epogen for canine use and when we hear what our Vet thinks...we'll have to weigh the risks of using this.

Our Vet had mentioned a blood transfusion when her numbers drop further but, he cautioned that this would just be for comfort measures only and not a cure.

lillymae · 07-21-2009, 09:56 AM

I would think I would try for anything at this point if they don't have much hope for her . If she's not going to get better without treatment , what have you got to loose? Maybe her a bit sooner ,Maybe it could give all of you a few more years together but at least you will know you did everything you could to save her. And you could very well get a miracle, they do happen every day you know. Just know that whatever you decide and whatever happens, It' was meant to be. Animals come in to our lives for a reason, lots of them for both them and us. No matter how long or short her life may be, just know you both got something beautiful out of it.

miabellaamoure · 07-21-2009, 09:58 AM

Just rechecked Bella's appointment card...it's for the following day (7/23) so, will update on Thursday if no significant changes occur in the meantime...please keep those prayers & good thoughts coming for our girl!

We so

all of YT kindness shown to Sammy

hugz4all4 · 07-22-2009, 04:55 AM

Thanks for another update.. I keep checking everyday.. Im happy to hear that she is no worse. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers ((hugs))

Rerun201 · 07-22-2009, 05:11 AM

Thank you so much for updating on Sammy. I lit a candle for her and will continue praying that she will surprise us all. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Becky

lillymae · 07-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Just checking in on Miss Sammy.

hugz4all4 · 07-24-2009, 03:53 AM

hope she has continued to get better... keeping her in my thoughts and prayers... (hugs)

smartpuppiepets · 07-24-2009, 08:22 PM

hoping to hear good news on the update...

Blessings !!!

Rerun201 · 07-25-2009, 05:25 AM

Checking for any news on Miss Sammy. Hugs to all.

hugz4all4 · 07-27-2009, 05:51 AM

How is she doing?

lillymae · 07-27-2009, 07:28 AM

Prayers for Sweet Sammy

07-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#46
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Epogen PennysMum had asked the question about Epogen injections. I too was wondering about that. Did the vet give her Epogen?

07-20-2009, 09:31 AM	#47
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	I was hoping that there would be some good news!! Im so happy to hear that Sammy is doing a little better. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.. ((hugs)) Thanks so much for the update. Im off to light another candle!! __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

07-21-2009, 08:59 AM	#49
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	Sammy UPDATE... Sammy's condition continues to be the same...she's not ready to leave us yet! Tomorrow, I have a follow up appointment for my Bella's who has CT & her recent ear infection so, we decided to bring Sammy in, too. She has an appointment on the 30th but, we'd really like to see what her blood counts really are. Both my son & I would just like to know for sure if her numbers are really coming up or if our eyes are just fooling us into "thinking" we're seeing improvements when we're not. We definitely know for sure the eating is an improvement so, that's real and she's getting more strength to have some interest in where we are. Yesterday, we brought her out to my parents home for a family farewell for my daughter & grandkiddies who were getting ready to fly home and although she slept most of the day...she did get up to eat & drink & smell her cousin, Mimi (my youngest son's LH Mini Dachshund). Normally on drives, she would drool excessively (ick!) but, now she lays in her Snoozer carseat zonked out & dry around the chomps for the entire trip of about an hour. Will update tomorrow when we get some new numbers to report...crossing our fingers for an improvement! PS. I will also check on the "Epogen" injections as suggested earlier by PennysMum...Thank you for that suggestion, too! __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette.... Last edited by miabellaamoure; 07-21-2009 at 09:00 AM.

07-21-2009, 09:58 AM	#52
miabellaamoure ♥YORKIERESCUE.com♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 8,708	Just rechecked Bella's appointment card...it's for the following day (7/23) so, will update on Thursday if no significant changes occur in the meantime...please keep those prayers & good thoughts coming for our girl! We so all of YT kindness shown to Sammy __________________ Jo Ann Abby, Bella , Phoebe & Violette....

07-22-2009, 04:55 AM	#53
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for another update.. I keep checking everyday.. Im happy to hear that she is no worse. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers ((hugs)) __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

07-20-2009, 10:50 AM	#48
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	We too... and we keep praying!

07-21-2009, 09:56 AM	#51
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I would think I would try for anything at this point if they don't have much hope for her . If she's not going to get better without treatment , what have you got to loose? Maybe her a bit sooner ,Maybe it could give all of you a few more years together but at least you will know you did everything you could to save her. And you could very well get a miracle, they do happen every day you know. Just know that whatever you decide and whatever happens, It' was meant to be. Animals come in to our lives for a reason, lots of them for both them and us. No matter how long or short her life may be, just know you both got something beautiful out of it.

07-22-2009, 05:11 AM	#54
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	Thank you so much for updating on Sammy. I lit a candle for her and will continue praying that she will surprise us all. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Becky __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

07-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#55
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Just checking in on Miss Sammy.

07-24-2009, 03:53 AM	#56
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	hope she has continued to get better... keeping her in my thoughts and prayers... (hugs) __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

07-24-2009, 08:22 PM	#57
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	hoping to hear good news on the update... Blessings !!! __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

07-25-2009, 05:25 AM	#58
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	Checking for any news on Miss Sammy. Hugs to all. __________________ Becky, Toby and Lola

07-27-2009, 05:51 AM	#59
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	How is she doing? __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

07-27-2009, 07:28 AM	#60
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Prayers for Sweet Sammy