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Hi Christina,
Sorry for getting back to you so late in the game. I had not checked the discussion board since last week. Jeff is our vet - we love him! But thank you for asking. I really appreciate it.
Peter
@Dr. Christina
Jackson had a new ultrasound done on his spleen yesterday. They found a growth 2-3 inches in size on the tail of the spleen. When looking back at the ultrasound from 4 weeks ago - the vet said this growth is not visible. In that original ultrasound, there was a 2 mm spot on a different part of...
Hi Jeff,
I have attached Jackson's most recent blood work. They also drew more blood today to check him again. His platelet levels are back to normal so they are rapidly weaning Jackson off prednisone. The vet is worried their testing equipment gave faulty results the weekend they first saw...
Hi Jeff,
Here is the full report for Jackson for your review. I will let Kate know to suggest a test by an outside lab. You are referring to a platelet test only or a full blood panel?
Peter
@Dr. Jeff, @Dr. Christina , @Dr. Sara
Working to get you the full CBC result. It was an in-house test. They ran two tests Saturday night and one on Sunday (8/5 & 6).
@Dr. Jeff , @Dr. Christina , @Dr. Sara
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your thoughts. Any chance she could work with you directly on Jackson's case going forward?
Also - Jackson was carefully examined by two vets at Veterinary Specialists (he was there for one night and a full day). Would that qualify as a full evaluation? Also - he is going...
Hi Jeff,
She wants a strategy to reduce his dependency on drugs - particularly prednisone - and wants your thoughts on the small nodules and whether Jackson should be neutered.
Also - the vet called to say his PCR test came back. He does not have an active tick infection of any kind right now...
Here is a bit more from my daughter on the drugs Jackson was given by the emergency vet:
"He's on a few for settling his stomach too. and an antibiotic for the tick born diseases. The only one that will continue is the Prednisone and that will likely only be 6 months or so.
Maropitant...
Your pet's name / Jackson
Approximate age / 8 years, 11 months
Sex / Male
Neutering status / Not neutered
Breed / Rottweiler
Approximate weight / 90 lbs
What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood) / Behavior: gentle, affectionate, loyal - Energy: excellent - Appetite: very little...