Ron Atkinson
Premium Member
Ditto what Ann said. We will say a prayer for you and Katy. You got her to the best place possible right now. Just know you are doing all you can for her.
Good-ish update on my Katy!
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Piper's mom
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I’m so sorry to see that Katy is in the hospital but hopefully they can find some answers, whatever they may be. I know how much you love her Jason and know how difficult this must be for you. I pray you get good news and will keep you and Katy in my thoughts and prayers!
Cindy
Premium Member
whatever happens, you did more than anyone else could expect.
I know that knowing that doesn't help now, but it will eventually.
Katy is lucky to have you and she KNOWS you love her.
I know that knowing that doesn't help now, but it will eventually.
Katy is lucky to have you and she KNOWS you love her.
Sharon7
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This was what I suspected honestly. The spleen would be a reason for anemia. I would NEVER even consider surgery on a 14 year old. By the time you discover a problem in the spleen like a tumor or hemangiosarcoma surgery does not do any good. You would put her through that with nothing to be gained. I'm sorry you and Katy are going through this Jason but keep in mind it's our duty and awesome responsibility to not let them suffer. You have done the utmost to help her but I think you must be realistic. I'm not trying to dash your hopes but please keep Katy's true best interests in mind. 
Our hearts are with you and Katy-- it is sooo hard for both of you. You are correct to think about continuing her life it will be torture but the alternative is so sad. So many here have been where you are and we all know there is no easy decision...we all wish you and Katy the best...and that you have done your very best for her.
The doctor is going to call me later this evening with an update on her blood work, but I talked to a vet tech about an hour ago and they said that there hasn't been any real changes since yesterday. She's still in the oxygen tent and is alert, but still not eating.This was what I suspected honestly. The spleen would be a reason for anemia. I would NEVER even consider surgery on a 14 year old. By the time you discover a problem in the spleen like a tumor or hemangiosarcoma surgery does not do any good. You would put her through that with nothing to be gained. I'm sorry you and Katy are going through this Jason but keep in mind it's our duty and awesome responsibility to not let them suffer. You have done the utmost to help her but I think you must be realistic. I'm not trying to dash your hopes but please keep Katy's true best interests in mind.
That makes me pretty pessimistic :'-(
I keep reading statements about older dogs living a good life for 1-2 years after a spleenectomy, but with her being so weak right now I just don't think that it's an option. So yeah, we're bracing ourselves.
Just had a call from the doctor. Hemacrit is at 21% after the blood transfusion, so better than the 10% when she went in but still critical. All of her other blood work looks good, and she said that Katy not eating is to be expected at this point.
I don't expect any further developments until the ultrasound tomorrow. Everything more or less relies on the result of that.
I don't expect any further developments until the ultrasound tomorrow. Everything more or less relies on the result of that.
Piper's mom
Moderator
Can you go see her Jason or spend time with her? I’d think at this point they should allow it.
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Your in my thoughts and prayers
Ann
Moderator
Thinking about you both, Jason.
Sharon7
Moderator
Same here, feeling such sympathy for you and Katy.