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kjc · 02-07-2010, 12:07 PM

Praying daily (as in all day long) Hope all is well. Missing you. Just checking for an update... Hugs and Yorkie kisses...

gigi9022 · 02-07-2010, 10:44 PM

Hi, I am concerned for My poor Pooh Bear almost died from improper care when she was first ill. Please check for Pancreatitis. There is other meds besides pred for helping your little one. Budesanide usually mixed by lab chemist and mailed to you. It is a type of pred that is not as hard on the system. Other meds can be used depending on diagnosis. Please go to another vet if little one is not responding well to treatment. Ask around and an internist specialist may be the answer. That is where we found proper help.

YorkieMom6 · 02-07-2010, 11:24 PM

We have held both Lola and you, Lissette, in our thoughts and prayers since this all became known to us. It is so good to hear a bit of good news and while I recognize the road is long, it sounds like you have done everything right. Please know that we will continue to hold you both in our prayers.

Huggs

manolos mom · 02-08-2010, 04:35 AM

Hello everyone, Lola is doing well one day and not so good other days. It will take about 6 months to kill the Histo. One day she has more consistancy in her stool the next day it has a sick bleach smell and is watery. She goes in for blood work on Friday. I will post her results. One good thing is that she loves to eat.

Mardelin · 02-08-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Hello everyone, Lola is doing well one day and not so good other days. It will take about 6 months to kill the Histo. One day she has more consistancy in her stool the next day it has a sick bleach smell and is watery. She goes in for blood work on Friday. I will post her results. One good thing is that she loves to eat.

Eating is a positive sign......Give Lola kisses for me......

manolos mom · 02-08-2010, 04:45 AM

Thanks so much Mary!

BonBon · 02-08-2010, 06:29 AM

I'm so happy for you both, and thrilled that she's eating well again! Please give her kisses from me, too!

livingdustmops · 02-08-2010, 06:33 AM

Happy Days....and how wonderful she is doing so well...finally

dwerten · 02-08-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gigi9022

Hi, I am concerned for My poor Pooh Bear almost died from improper care when she was first ill. Please check for Pancreatitis. There is other meds besides pred for helping your little one. Budesanide usually mixed by lab chemist and mailed to you. It is a type of pred that is not as hard on the system. Other meds can be used depending on diagnosis. Please go to another vet if little one is not responding well to treatment. Ask around and an internist specialist may be the answer. That is where we found proper help.

why am i not surprised you live by me

who was your vet and did you get your little one to VMSG as they are the best in the county -pm me as i just pm you as want to know who your vet and internal medicine specialist is as we have the best ims she saved my dogs life as mine almost died of pancreatitis at vet and then i found this ims and i bet we are dealing with the same one

. You never give a dog with pancreatitis steroids as that can trigger pancreatitis - so sorry about your little one.

dwerten · 02-08-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Hello everyone, Lola is doing well one day and not so good other days. It will take about 6 months to kill the Histo. One day she has more consistancy in her stool the next day it has a sick bleach smell and is watery. She goes in for blood work on Friday. I will post her results. One good thing is that she loves to eat.

we will keep her in our prayers sounds like she is on a good track since she is eating and having good days that is a good sign

manolos mom · 02-21-2010, 11:26 AM

Its seems like forever since I have given you an update on Lola. Here we are in February and she is still alive and doing better than ever. She is gaining weight, eating well her blood levels are normal and her albumin is UP and climbing 2.6. According to her first specialist this disease was a death sentense. The specialist we have now has been not only treating the fungus but treating her symtoms and is working together with a gastro specialist at A&M on a weekly basis for the best treatment plan. Lola is striving and is the most incredible fighter. They sent her urine off for a specific testing of Histoplasmosis. The lowest being .10 to 4.0, moderate 4.0 to 15.0 and high 15 to 40. Lola is a 9. Their treatment is working! She still goes in once a week for B12 shot and every other week for Convenia shot as well as every day Fluconanzle Metro and Mirtazamine(I love this drug) she is eating and no Nauseous. This will continue for the next 5 months or longer, but we are on the road to recovery. february pic of Lola.jpg

BonBon · 02-21-2010, 11:30 AM

Lissette, I am just so happy for you and Lola!! I can feel your love and relief for her, and I know she's gonna keep getting better. Please give her lots of lovins from us!

manolos mom · 02-21-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Lissette, I am just so happy for you and Lola!! I can feel your love and relief for her, and I know she's gonna keep getting better. Please give her lots of lovins from us!

Thanks so much Bonnie!!! I just love this little girl.Its been so hard because not all specialist know about this disease or how to treat it. Wonder how many dogs go undiagnosed for Histo because they dont test for it. Symtoms are so much like Lymphantagia or EPI or any of those gastro diseases, which causes bloody stool that wont go away and protein loss no appetite. I am so glad I have been very persistant to find out exactly what she had.

BonBon · 02-21-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Thanks so much Bonnie!!! I just love this little girl.Its been so hard because not all specialist know about this disease or how to treat it. Wonder how many dogs go undiagnosed for Histo because they dont test for it. Symtoms are so much like Lymphantagia or EPI or any of those gastro diseases, which causes bloody stool that wont go away and protein loss no appetite. I am so glad I have been very persistant to find out exactly what she had.

I am very glad you were persistent, too. Not just for Lola's sake but for all of us who've been following your story and now know to look out for this. I can't thank you enough for making us aware of this illness. It was something I'd certainly never heard of before.

Do you still think it started with the potting soil, or do the new doctors have other ideas?

tegamom1 · 02-21-2010, 11:50 AM

What wonderful news!! Lola is definitely a fighter but so is her mommy. Thank goodness she has you! Keep us posted and know the prayers for you both will continue.

02-07-2010, 12:07 PM	#316
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02-07-2010, 11:24 PM	#318
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	We have held both Lola and you, Lissette, in our thoughts and prayers since this all became known to us. It is so good to hear a bit of good news and while I recognize the road is long, it sounds like you have done everything right. Please know that we will continue to hold you both in our prayers. Huggs __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

02-08-2010, 04:35 AM	#319
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Hello everyone, Lola is doing well one day and not so good other days. It will take about 6 months to kill the Histo. One day she has more consistancy in her stool the next day it has a sick bleach smell and is watery. She goes in for blood work on Friday. I will post her results. One good thing is that she loves to eat. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

02-08-2010, 04:45 AM	#321
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Thanks so much Mary! __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

02-08-2010, 06:29 AM	#322
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	I'm so happy for you both, and thrilled that she's eating well again! Please give her kisses from me, too! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

02-07-2010, 10:44 PM	#317
gigi9022 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: camarillo, ca usa Posts: 78 Blog Entries: 1	Hi, I am concerned for My poor Pooh Bear almost died from improper care when she was first ill. Please check for Pancreatitis. There is other meds besides pred for helping your little one. Budesanide usually mixed by lab chemist and mailed to you. It is a type of pred that is not as hard on the system. Other meds can be used depending on diagnosis. Please go to another vet if little one is not responding well to treatment. Ask around and an internist specialist may be the answer. That is where we found proper help.

02-08-2010, 06:33 AM	#323
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Happy Days....and how wonderful she is doing so well...finally __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

02-21-2010, 11:26 AM	#326
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Its seems like forever since I have given you an update on Lola. Here we are in February and she is still alive and doing better than ever. She is gaining weight, eating well her blood levels are normal and her albumin is UP and climbing 2.6. According to her first specialist this disease was a death sentense. The specialist we have now has been not only treating the fungus but treating her symtoms and is working together with a gastro specialist at A&M on a weekly basis for the best treatment plan. Lola is striving and is the most incredible fighter. They sent her urine off for a specific testing of Histoplasmosis. The lowest being .10 to 4.0, moderate 4.0 to 15.0 and high 15 to 40. Lola is a 9. Their treatment is working! She still goes in once a week for B12 shot and every other week for Convenia shot as well as every day Fluconanzle Metro and Mirtazamine(I love this drug) she is eating and no Nauseous. This will continue for the next 5 months or longer, but we are on the road to recovery. february pic of Lola.jpg __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/ Last edited by manolos mom; 02-21-2010 at 11:28 AM.

02-21-2010, 11:30 AM	#327
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Lissette, I am just so happy for you and Lola!! I can feel your love and relief for her, and I know she's gonna keep getting better. Please give her lots of lovins from us! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

02-21-2010, 11:50 AM	#330
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	What wonderful news!! Lola is definitely a fighter but so is her mommy. Thank goodness she has you! Keep us posted and know the prayers for you both will continue. __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers