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Frankie IMT Part IV--Positive Lab Results
Just a quick update for those interested:
Blood work back from Saturday's sample show Frankie's platelets at the bottom end of the normal range for his size and breed: 166 thousand. The last two tests that we had to send across country--ANA (anti-nuculear antibody) and Rhumatoid factor--were both negative. That means that at this point we have a case of idiopathic IMT; more than half of cases of IMT seem to be idiopathic. The other major possibility is neoplasia/cancer. Frankie is responding well to treatment (as we can see from his normal platelets! yay!) and will remain on current doses of steroids and immuno- suppresants until he gets his next full blood work Saturday. After that we'll probably do an abdominal ultrasound and perhaps investigate his heart murmur further, maybe with a chest echo. Baring problems there, we'll begin to taper off the steroids, and begin at that time to address the bladder stones. We're happy at this point for equilibrium. More when there is development. Chad -- Looking for a pet? Adopt one! ** http://www.petfinder.com Info for a healthy, happy dog? * http://www.dog-play.com It's hard to think of you as the end result of millions of years of evolution. |
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