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Offline moonlitcroatia

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Greta's white blood cell count low
« on: January 13, 2006, 06:41:10 pm »
Greta had a blood test yesterday and the vet called to say that while her kidney, liver and diabetes panels are all normal, her white blood cell count is low and her marrow count is up. This means her body is trying to fight something off and unless it is just a passing thing, such as the fact that my sister picked up a pup that was running scared in the desert along the interstate in NM last week and brought it home...and it could have passed something to Greta that her system is fighting....or ...

I don't even want to think about it. I am very sad today.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2006, 06:58:00 pm »
I am sorry to hear about Greta. I hope this is a passing thing -  Zoey and I will cross our fingers and paws for her.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2006, 07:05:50 pm »
Hopefully, Gretta has just picked up some sort or virus that
will pass.  Did your vet start her on any antibiotics? Do you have to have her re-tested after several days? I'm always scared sh**less when Dar acts under the weather, and I take her in for all kinds of tests because I always expect the worst.  So far, she has only had a urinary tract infection and one other time, just didnt feel like eating, and the vet couldnt find anything out of whack with her.  I will keep you and Gretta in my prayers tonight and hope that she will get over whatever is bothering her real quickly! :)
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2006, 07:46:53 pm »
We will be thinking positive thoughts for you and Greta. ;)
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2006, 10:10:05 pm »
Greta will go back for a second blood test in a month, unless she shows any strange activity between now and then...of course I will take her right away.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2006, 10:14:23 pm »
oh no!  i'm sure she will be fine moon!  this is a very scary subject and time, but my thoughts are with you....and i have high hopes she will be just fine! 

give tons of hugs!

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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2006, 12:55:49 am »
Maybe give her some vitamin C to help her fight the infection?
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2006, 11:37:07 am »
Stay optimistic.  It could be just something Greta got from the puppy like you said.  :)
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2006, 03:00:27 pm »
We're sending good thoughts your way!  I hope Greta's feeling better today.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2006, 01:54:12 am »
What words express how ouir hearts ache and our minds go numb to the world when we have a sick baby. My Rajah is ill and fighting several things so I know what you are feeling. All i can offer is prayers and a pair of cyber-shoulders to cry on.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2006, 02:32:54 am »
And believe me, all of you came into the room she would love you to death. She adores people.
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2006, 03:56:24 am »
Aw, Moonie!! She's just fighting something off...just a cold or something icky. She's SO fine! Just stay positive. There's probably been a zillion times that she had elevated white blood cells and you didn't even know about it cuz you didn't have a test at that time. Don't worry!!! Greta is going to be just fine.

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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2006, 01:47:37 pm »
Any news on this yet, Moon!?
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2006, 05:00:37 pm »
Quote from: lins_saving_grace on January 24, 2006, 01:47:37 pm
Any news on this yet, Moon!?

There isn't a change in her behavior, so we'll be going in for the test in a couple of weeks to recheck.  :-\
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Re: Greta's white blood cell count low
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2006, 01:28:42 pm »
Well...hold a paw for me while she's getting her tests done.
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