AIHA vs. Molly

[Patrice]

Mary,

Willie is highly interested in this thread. He thinks both of your girls look beautiful. ;-}

Well, so do I!

my best, patrice

[Brigitte]

Mary,

Molly was absolutely beautiful! When I saw her face I just had to think of “Cats” the musical, and now the song “Memories” is stuck in my head. I am sure you have lots of them! Thank you so much for joining us here. Us dog people felt pretty lonely when we were hit by this disease, I can only imagine how lonely you must have felt since there is even less information about AIHA in cats. We always say, one dog at a time, now you can say one cat at a time:)

Best wishes, Brigitte

[admin]

Thanks all for your lovely comments. I am glad Willie was interested to see them! I have lots of pictures, although always wish I had more! “Memories” is a lovely song. I’m sorry I’ve not been around more this week, I have been very busy, but I’m so pleased to be here as it gives me a positive focus for what has happened. Thank you all for being so welcoming.

It was almost impossible to find reliable information about AIHA in cats, and the specialists actively discouraged me from reading about it. I found this very difficult, as my natural instinct in these situations is to find out as much as possible. Even before Molly’s official diagnosis, I had come to the conclusion she had PRCA (pretty close!) from her lab results and the reading I had done. I wish specialists would understand that everyone deals with things differently. I have a chronic health condition (which is now well managed) but the thing which made it easier for me was to learn and understand all I could about it, as well as getting in touch with other sufferers, who were basically experts in the field through their own experience. That is why I have such faith in this site.

I’m hoping to get Molly’s story finished and up this weekend. It’s lovely and sunny here. I hope you and the pooches are all well, lots of lovely pink gums please!

Mary and Mable x

[Linda]

Hi Mary and Mable. I was at the vet on Thursday for Sadie’s weekly PCV (48 again, wonderful!!!) AND Dr. Reyes came out and told me of a cat that came in very sick with a PCV of 5. She immediately referred the cat to Blue Pearl here. There are also several others in the US – all of which have great reputations and notorious for their sub-specialist in veterinary medicine.

The cat (I wish I knew her name, will find out) was given a transfusion and I am so happy to announce she is doing well, responding to treatment. I was very proud of Dr. Reyes to refer her and act so fast, which definitely saved this cats life.

I may not be able to this week (we have family coming in) but very soon, I will go by Blue Pearl and talk with them. I am wondering if they would be interested in our forum, to send their AIHA fur parents for information, guidance AND hand-holding. I will take my iPad and show them the site and our stories, particularly, Molly’s story.

I will keep you all posted on this little, not so lucky, but yet very lucky kitty’s progress as I find out. Perhaps my vet will give the fur parent my information and she can get involved. As you say, finding information about dog AIHA is difficult enough, but for cats, it’s even harder.

I hope you and Mable are doing well. Our love,

Linda & Sadie

[Linda]

I think my last post somehow appeared in the middle of your other posts. Hummm…..

PS – Love the pics. Just precious.

XO Linda & Sadie