[recovering!] SOS! DOGGY BLOOD FOR XIAOBAI JRT! Big breeds above 4yo, 20kg, pref 1.1 -ve. Contact 94389122.

Dear Dog Lovers,

I’m an owner of a 9 years old Jack Russel Terrier – Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai is currently critically ill and warded in the intensive care unit at the Animal Recovery Veterinary Center at Balestier Road, she has been diagnosed with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. This is a disease whereby the dog immune system attacks its own red blood cells. The causes of IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia) remain largely unknown.

I have attached a link below for more information on IMHA.

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/immune-mediated-hemolytic-anemia-in-dogs-imha/page1.aspx

As at today Xiao Bai’s PVC (Red Blood Cell) is at 13.5%. [The average PCV should be at 55%-25%, anything below 15% is considered dangerous]. At this point in time, we have just started the treatment of IMHA on Xiao Bai and need time to let the medication takes effect.

Unfortunately, this treatment process requires blood transfusion and the vet do not have enough blood units to sustain Xiao Bai throughout the entire treatment before the medication could possibly take an effect on her.

Xiao Bai is a dear family member of mine and I am doing everything I can for her at this critical period in time to bring her the best treatment.

I am sincerely appealing to all dog lovers with big dogs (Big Breed/weight of 20Kg & above) of minimum age 4 years & above to help donate blood to my Xiao Bai. Xiao Bai is able to receive blood of any group, preferably 1.1 negative. Your gift of life to her is greatly appreciated.

Please help to spread the message around if you know of any friends who might be able to help Xiao Bai, every minute is extremely precious now. I sincerely thank all of you for rendering your help in one way or other in this appeal.

Thank you
Jia Ying
27 Jul 2010

[tue 27 jul. http://www.facebook.com/notes/mdm-wongs-shelter/please-help-xiao-bai-the-jack-russell/143509799009523, tue 27 jul.]

mon 13 sep 2010
Thank you so much for all the help

Xiao Bai is more stable now and do not need any blood at this moment.. Hopfully she can recover soon.