Oh FINALLY...some great news! Jessie's bloodwork was MUCH better today! Her white blood cell count is down to 39,000 (was 120,000...normal is around 20,000). Liver enzymes are now readable (off the chart last week) and are almost normal at 132 (normal 10-100). Platelets were a little high today, but Doc is not concerned about that (would be more concerned if they were low she said) and her red blood cell count is normal!!!
Jessie has gained weight from last week too. She is now 45.9 pounds and was 42.4 pounds last week. The plan is to wean her off the Prednisone in the next several weeks and to continue the liver supporting meds and famotidine (Pepcid) for now. GREAT NEWS ALL AROUND!!! She is eating great and is a very happy girl.
Jessie tried so hard to play with some puppies that came in (they are off to the left in this picture)- she couldn't keep her eyes off them! Cute little chub huh!
Here Jessie is waiting for some more attention from a customer- lol. She took it upon herself to greet everyone that came in the door!
Jessie looking outside while we waited for test results. At one point, she literally climbed on Paul's lap while he sat on the couch (Paul is Donna's son who works at the vet clinic). She thinks she's a lap dog!
We want to thank the following people for their GENEROUS contributions to Jessie's medical bills: Theresa H. of IN; Susan S. of WI; Stephanie F. of IL; Paula J. of WI; and Missy S. of AR and Ruth M. of MO. Jessie's still has an outstanding vet bill of $1500.00. Please consider donating to the Lakeshore Trailer Park Doggies, so that we can continue to help these forgotten fur-souls. You may contribute via the Chip In below (Paypal) or you can email Allie at allieot98@yahoo.com for the Vet's contact information or an address if you prefer to send a check. We appreciate all of you so very much!
Such awesome news about Jessie!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Theresa- she wouldn't be here today if not for you and her other doggy angels! We love you!
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