Hotspots, Parvo, Ehrlichiosis then possible Kidney or Liver Disease

[blushing_siren]

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i just posted weeks ago how happy i am that my japanese spitz is already well and good after suffering from hotspots and parvo.. that was two months ago and had cost us about more than P10k.

recently, he was about to get his last shot of vaccine when i noticed certain changes in his disposition. i told the vet, the vaccine was not administered, and my puppy had his CBC instead. he was again put on medication and was boarded for the night. that cost me about P2730. his diet also needed to be changed to plain boiled pork and rice. the result of the CBC came out with a very low RBC at only 3 and platelets at only 34. they suspected ehrlichiosis and so i had it tested for erhlichiosis to see what stage the disease had already progressed and determine the proper medications to be administered. that dented me for about P925 plus another CBC at P220. again, the result for ehrlichiosis came out at Positive 1 which the doctor explained was the first stage. that had me a little relieved since it was only at the first stage. but then here comes another sad part. his RBC was up but then his platelets dropped lower at 30. this time, the vet suggested for a kidney and liver test to determine if my puppy has problems with those organs. that will cost me another P750 plus i have to board him again for like 4 days since i can't bring him with me (travelling is not advised). as i'm still just a student, i couldn't handle the expenses on my own anymore so i had no choice but to tell my mom. my mom was like 'again?!! your puppy's sick again?" and that had me really worried. though i salute my mom for still being supportive, she did tell me to have my puppy looked at by another vet. i mean, my vets are good and all and i love how they handled my puppy but my mom said it never hurt to have a second opinion.

so what do you think guys?? as christmas is just 2 days away, i can't bring my puppy to another vet sooner than the 26th. i'll be boarding him this afternoon but do you think i should forego with the liver and kidney test for the meantime?? right now, my puppy's still lethargic. he wouldn't eat his dogfood anymore (integrity hi-pro, as suggested by the breeder) but when i changed it to boiled pork, he finished it rather quickly though he did leave behind the rice. his poop was okay but i did notice that he drinks lots of water and just have this over-all weak disposition. my cousin said it's probably due to all the medication he was taking (5 pills in the morning after breakfast, 4 pills after dinner). if i do have him tested this afternoon, the results will come back tomorrow and if its positive, it's possible that another batch of medications will be needed plus a change in diet.

waaaahhhh!! this is indeed a really sad christmas for me. my budget all went to the medications thus i wasn't not able to buy any christmas presents even for my dad who's rarely able to go home during christmas and this year is one of those few times.. and it's not even enough still but i do want to do everything i can for my puppy. help

[Ironwood_Cebu]

havent i suggested to you earlier to change vet? all those figures are mind-boggling... and still your dog is sick. diagnosing your dog's problem should not be done at a "shotgun" approach, you need an experienced and more reliable vet. go to animal kingdom and you'll know the difference.

you have to act fast, it may spell your dog's life.

[blushing_siren]

havent i suggested to you earlier to change vet? all those figures are mind-boggling... and still your dog is sick. diagnosing your dog's problem should not be done at a "shotgun" approach, you need an experienced and more reliable vet. go to animal kingdom and you'll know the difference.

you have to act fast, it may spell your dog's life.

sent u a pm sir.

[janmuy]

Hi Blushing_Virigin, the best gift a father can have is seeing his daughter in good shape....hope this helps.

[janmuy]

i hope ma-ok na imo spitz..... i salute you for all your effort kasi ang uban owners, ila ra i biyaan ang dog kay sakit sa gasto....atleast ikaw wa jud nimo gi biya...... mao nang sakto na owner jud....

[blushing_siren]

thank you.

and despite being sad today kai ako na i.board ako puppy in a while, nagkatawa ko sa imo post.. blushing_siren pd wuie, not blushing_virgin.. hahahaha!

[Ironwood_Cebu]

sent u a pm sir.

as long as you follow the medications given and keep your dog from re-acquiring ticks and fleas again, he'll be alright. erlichia pa man kay magbalik2x na if ang root cause sa prob (tick and fleas) dili mao ang masulbad. even wala or gamay ra imo makita nga kuto, iassume dayon nga daghan na sila in that way makahimo ka ug lakang para ma-cure ang infestation sa imo dog.

[Ironwood_Cebu]

btw do you know that ang mange sa dog is also caused by mites? mites that inhabit just under the skin of your dog and mugawas na sila if ang immune system sa imo dog muubos or ma-compromised. so if you keep your dog healthy and treat him regularly with anti-tick and flea medications, he'll be fine

[janmuy]

thank you.

and despite being sad today kai ako na i.board ako puppy in a while, nagkatawa ko sa imo post.. blushing_siren pd wuie, not blushing_virgin.. hahahaha!

aw sorry, naa koi kaguild gud sa ragnarok nga mao na iyang nickname.....hahahahaaha.....pero btw, hope imo spitz ma ok na....cute raba mga spitz and loving kaayo..... mura pom....hehehehe

[koikox]

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dli mana sa kdaku sa imo gastu nga mailhan nga ng.care jud ka sa imo pup.. i mean bhala daku pa na o gamay imo gasto, klaro kau nga love kau nimo c chum2.. so ako mahtag nmo is moral support lng jud.. kaya rna nn.u..