Life isn't fair for Hank

hankbaby

New member
So after finding a food that settles with hanks stomach fairly well, life throws him another curve ball. He had been slowing down around the house a little, but outside he was an insane man, tons of energy. Then about a week before Christmas he started not running around as much and not playing as much at the park but still like he had some pep. Then came the heavy panting, no running, pale gums, pale tongue, not wanting to be outside, and increased heart rate. So on christmas eve we take him to the vet and they CBC, a urinalysis, and other tests. CBC shows that hemoglobin is only 3.4 (should be between 12-15) and his red blood cell count is only at 10% (should be at 37). They did some more blood work a couple of days later and neither had improved even after he had recieved an iron injection and prednisone injection. So now on Monday he is getting a bone marrow biopsy. We feel so bad for him , as he isn't even 8 months old yet.
 

Angela

Super Moderator
Oh, I'm so sorry that all this is happening to him, poor little fella. Has the vet said what he suspects is wrong?
Sending him lots of prayers and hugs that he will get better soon.
 

hankbaby

New member
The vet has mention a few things, aplastic anemia being on of them. They said that since both counts are so low and he still walks around and has a little energy that this is a chronic issue in which his body continually adjusted every time his counts would lower. The blood smear showed his blood creating some new red blood cells, just not enough of them. He also mention the possibility of some cancers. The biopsy will be done on Monday, the earliest results we get will be around Wednesday but could take as long as the following week to find out.
 

Tricia2

New member
Oh, my heart just sank for him...poor little guy. I hope you get some answers soon with the biopsy. Keeping him and you in my prayers.
 

hankbaby

New member
Thanks for the support. We are in tears for our little guy who right now stares at me while he is breathing heavy laying on the floor.
 

Bojie

New member
How awful for all of you. Sending healing thoughts and thinking of your boy, I hope they find what the problem is soon, to keep him out of pain. Please keep us posted. We're all praying for him.
 

Sound Bay Newfs

Active member
Oh no, poor Hank. I hope you find out it is not too serious and he can get some treatment to get him on the road to recovery. Waiting for updates.
 

Murphy

New member
I am so sorry your little guy is ill. I will add my prayers that they get this sorted out and get him on the road to recovery.
 

R Taft

Active member
Oh Poor little Hank.....:hugs: to both of you. This will be a very difficult time for you. Prayers and positive thoughts from us over here, Ronnie
 
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