Hana has made a full recovery!!

shishiinu

The last few days I noticed Hana acting really weak and she refused to eat any thing, which is very unusual sice she's a big chow hound. She also dropped her weight significantly and so I rushed her over to the emergency vet. She's there right now getting x-rays, blood tests, and aurin test done so we'll see whats going on. During her initial check she showed a high fever and some what deep breathing and the vet was concerned that she hasn't vomited.

I'm now waiting to hear from the vets office so I will post up any updates.

the_november_rain

Wishing for a quick diagnosis and easy recovery. I hope it doesn't have to do with that bird she ate.

sunyata

Oh no! I hope everything is okay... My thoughts are with you guys!

Kevin

Gen,
Hope everything is okay. You hanging in there?

okiron

Oh man I hope it's nothing too serious. Keep us updated.

tjbart17

Oh Gen I'm so sorry. Please keep us posted. I do hope this isn't anything serious.

BradA1878

Oh man, hope she is ok. Keep us posted.

Calia

That really sucks...I hope they find out what's wrong with her so she can start some meds fro recovery

shibamistress

I hope she's ok....this sounds scary. Keep us posted!

kumachan

I hope she's ok and back home soon!

jujee

Oh no. I hope everything is ok w/Hana. pls keep us updated on her!

Heidi

Hopefully it's nothing complicated. I hope she and you are alright.

Brego_mellon_nin

Oh no, I'm so sorry! I hope they find out what it is quickly and solve it.

Edgewood

Very sorry. I hope that they can discover what is causing her issues.

sunyata

Any news yet? (I know I am a few time zones ahead of you, but just curious to see how she is doing)

shishiinu

Ok so its not looking too good. Hana developed a high fever and has fluid built up in her upper body cavity. The vet took x-rays but cant see past all the fluid so now I have to tak her to another location for a ultrasound. She has a high enzym count in her liver and pain in her abdomen. I would have had the ultrasound done the same night but they wanted almost 4 grand to call in a specialist and another 5 grand to possibly do surgery.

At this point things are not looking good and I'm on my way to take her in for a ultasound.

shishiinu

Just sitting here waiting and waiting. I'm at the emr vet that I had a horrible time when I brought taro in for his ears. This place really blows but if they're the only ones near me then whatever, I just want my hunting partner back in the duck blind with me.

shibamistress

Gen--I'm so sorry, and will be thinking good thoughts for Hana. It sounds really scary. I'll be hoping they find something that can be easily taken care of. Poor girl!

And I know what you mean about emr vet places sucking...the first time I took in Toby after a fight to one (VCA) they charged a ton, wanted to lots of unnecessary tests, and were just generally jerks. Luckily we have two in town, and the other is better,so I've started going to that one.

tjbart17

Ahh crap! Gen this frickin sucks. I am so sorry.

BradA1878

Oh man, I'm sad reading this. I was hoping there would be some better news. $4k to bring in a specialist to do an ultrasound is insane. Keep us posted.

dlroberts

Oh man Gen. I'm so sorry to hear this. I have such a fond place in my heart for Hana. She's the dog that introduced me to upland hunting. If I were the praying type, I'd be praying for her right now. You guys are in my thoughts.

ichigo

I hope everything turns out alright with Hana.

sunyata

You guys are still in my thoughts... Hopefully it is something that is easily diagnosed and treated.

shishiinu

So I dropped her off to get a ultrasound and a lymphnode test. she has swollen Lymphs. I dont knowwhen this happened but when did veterinary medicine become like a auto garage? The nurses are like service advisors at a grage. I told them what I was able to afford and asked what the most important tests are, they come back with the ultrasound test and a liver FNA test where they stick a long needle into the liver. She tells me that the risks are low but there is a chance that she could bleed out. The doctor tells you one thing and then the nurses come back with some thing else. WTF!

tjbart17

Oh see I have had the same vet as my parents have had for 25 years. I can't stand going to the emergency vet because of crap like this. Just breath and count to ten, over and over again....

okiron

Bah im rooting for hana and you.

shishiinu

Still waiting, Taro's been laying in Hana's bed and howling for the last 40 minuts... Its been a tense sad day just waiting to hear the worst possible news.

shibamistress

Thanks for keeping us updated even if you haven't heard anything yet. I keep checking in to hear if you've heard anything too....It makes me almost as nervous as if it were one of my own...

the_november_rain

I'm sorry Gen, this really sucks.

TheWalrus

Gen, I'm hoping to hear better news soon. Hang in there buddy.

shishiinu

Ok... well looks like its going to be the worst news possible. The internal medicine specialist gave me a call and after a Lymphnode test (still waiting on results) she believes almost 90% that Hana has Lymphoma cancer. Soooo.....Hana is at the house now with a electrolyte I.V. and sleeping.

If she doesn't eat this week we may end up putting her to the resting place by the weekend. I have no idea what the hell to do now. Her symptoms are exactly whats on the animal medical bookI have so with that and what the vet said today, I think it almost positive to assume that it is what it is. I'm just going to make her comfortable as much as I can and prepare for the inevidable.