Jasper the Weiner Dog

[rebeccajo 14]

Well, when we brought Jasper home from the vet last Wednesday, I thought sure he was a goner.

He still would not eat or drink. His platelet count was 47K. His white blood cell count was very low. He could hardly even bark.

After a ten day course of antibiotic, his platelet count is now 147K (normal is 150K). The white blood cell count is also close to normal.

It is likely he had a very bad infection. We shall treat him for 2 more weeks and see how he does then. The vet said if there were an underlying condition like cancer or leukemia, he would not have had such a dramatic improvement in such a short time.

I want to thank everybody who has been thinking about my little guy. I'm sure all your support helped him get better.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I've been wondering how he's doing. Thank you for the update, and thank God for a restoration to his health!

[JODO 2]

I'm glad your dog is doing better .

[Mary Lou 673]

Glad to hear Jasper is better

[LaL 418]

glad to hear jasper is on the mend

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Thanks for the update, RJ. I'm relieved to know it was an infection and not cancer.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

That's great news! I'm so glad you were able to get a treatment that works. Good luck to little Jasper and may you all enjoy many more happy years together.

[Peikko 1,575]

, isn't it nice to get some really good news for a change?

[rebeccajo 14]

, isn't it nice to get some really good news for a change?

Sure is.

But you know, my life isn't bad.

I could use some more cash for sure, but who couldn't? Both Wes and I have steady jobs that are somewhat recession proof. We've got a nice little house and a paid for car. I've got my son and he's nothing but a blessing. We've got Jasper and his puggle sister Martha and cranky cat Jaws.

And of course.....we have this wonderful, mid-life mixed cultural marriage.

Sappy I know. But it pays to count your blessings.

[Peikko 1,575]

Sappy? Not one bit. It's good to recognize what you have that is good while you have it. Good for you, and I am glad your little dog is going to enjoy some more happy years as part of your family

[Mina76 0]

, isn't it nice to get some really good news for a change?

Sure is.

But you know, my life isn't bad.

I could use some more cash for sure, but who couldn't? Both Wes and I have steady jobs that are somewhat recession proof. We've got a nice little house and a paid for car. I've got my son and he's nothing but a blessing. We've got Jasper and his puggle sister Martha and cranky cat Jaws.

And of course.....we have this wonderful, mid-life mixed cultural marriage.

Sappy I know. But it pays to count your blessings.

I couldn't agree with you more rebeccajo!

Thank GOD for all the blessings he has bestow on us all and for restoring the health of your beloved doggie Jasper!

[Ban Hammer 12,882]

Well, when we brought Jasper home from the vet last Wednesday, I thought sure he was a goner.

He still would not eat or drink. His platelet count was 47K. His white blood cell count was very low. He could hardly even bark.

After a ten day course of antibiotic, his platelet count is now 147K (normal is 150K). The white blood cell count is also close to normal.

It is likely he had a very bad infection. We shall treat him for 2 more weeks and see how he does then. The vet said if there were an underlying condition like cancer or leukemia, he would not have had such a dramatic improvement in such a short time.

I want to thank everybody who has been thinking about my little guy. I'm sure all your support helped him get better.

:dance: :dance: :dance:

[Ladylethal 12]

That's fantastic news!!

[Reba 2]

Wonderful news 'becca! We'er very happy that Jasper is feeling so much better now

[Mags 112]

Great news, Becca!