Cooper update

Hi guys....... Here's the scoop..... Liver shunt was negative!! However he is anemic which is why he is so tired. I'm going back now for a b12 shot and they want to deworm him even though fecals have been negative. i will talk to the vet when I go as I'm unsure what the causes of anemia could be other than worms and how serious this is. If anyone has any thoughts please let me know. Thank you for everything.

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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on July 23, 2015 at 1:06pm

I'm so glad he doesn't have a liver shunt!

If he wasn't getting enough in the way of vitamins and minerals, maybe that could explain the anemia. I'd ask your vet.

JD gets B12 shots every month, he has IBD and can't absorb enough from his food. The shot should help increase Cooper's appetite, too!

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on July 23, 2015 at 1:11pm

Good news. but the cause of the anemia should be investigated.

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Permalink Reply by Jenny and Cooper on July 23, 2015 at 1:30pm

So glad to hear the great news! Here's wishing Cooper will quickly put on some weight :)

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Permalink Reply by Nicky, Riley & Boris on July 23, 2015 at 2:06pm

Well that's much better news. For some reason this little fellow is anemic?? Here's hoping this resolves very soon and Cooper is bouncing about in good health.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Wally & Charlotte on July 23, 2015 at 2:43pm

I'm so glad that your instincts told you that something was wrong. Besides the fecal test, did the bloodwork indicate that he has parasites? Wouldn't that show up in his labs, and possibly explain why his red blood count was low?

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Permalink Reply by Helga, Nimbus, Sierra, Clooney on July 23, 2015 at 3:35pm

I hope he'll be better soon and that you figure out where the anemia comes from.

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Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on July 23, 2015 at 4:16pm

The fact that it isn't a liver shunt is great news. Here's hoping it's something easily correctable like parasites that have not shown up in the fecal.