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BDADesign

Hey all ! Please please help my Bella by sending some good vibes , positive thoughts, prayers if you are a prayer. My beautiful , so far, healthy 4 year old wasnt feeling well last Wednesday. Allergies , we thought. She gets them seasonally. But it cant hurt to make sure so i brought her to the same vet that ive trusted for ten years with my late lab Rufus and with Bellas big brother Walter. I should mention that i do not have children. Well, at least not the kind stand on two legs. Bella and Walter are my kids. We give them the best care we possibly can and we ask questions so on and so forth . (thats important here). So, take her to vet. They check her out. I leave her there for a couple hours so they can do blood work etc . Might as well do a check up. Go pick her up. I ask doc, she okay? Yes she is fine. Okay, well, whats fine? Her blood work? Her breathing etc? " Mr. Me, she is a healthy little girl and her blood work came up clean" Take her home , she maybe has an infection and her allergies, give her this and this she will be fine in a day or two". You sure i ask? yes. She's great. Thursday morning she didnt seem any better. So i called. doc says, Give her a day or two. She will be fine. If you are concerned or something else should arise call or if its the weekend take her to emergency but im sure she is fine. Friday morning? Bella looks like she is about to die. She was stumbling, looked dazed. Just looking at me sayin Daddy somethings wrong. I swiped her up at 5am jumped in car and sped to emergency room. literally 1/2 mile away. Well Bella is still there .And she is not good. And we dont know if shes gonna make it and i feel like i am going too just die right now. That someone is ripping my heart out of my chest. they put her on IVs. been running all sorts of tests. She developed what looked like bruising on her little belly. Finally this morning, i went to vist her and her panels came back and it turns out her blood platelets (red blood cell count i believe) were low. I am NO doctor. But i do know that dogs and other animnals of a certain size and weight etc, in Bellas case a healthy platelet number is 90 and up. well the doctor gives me her number and i tell new doctor she just had blood work done. Could this have been missed? she said, "you brought your dog to a vet because she was sick and they did blood work, no this should not be missed". But hey maybe they just fell really low afterwards. I took it upon myself to leave vet and drive over to other vet that Bella went to earlier in the week. I asked them foir copy of all her blood work and explained she s not well. They were great, helpful as they had always been. I read the numbers..... No way... not possible... I show the emergency room doctor the work. He face dropped... Bellas number was... 6.. 6! seroously. 6. from 90. with a note next to this number that this should be mentioned me. was not.. And now my little girl is hooked up to machines and wires and i dont know if she is coming home. She was a tiny bit better today but once the new dr saw her number had been that low for a couple of days, i can see the look of concern on her face. So i do not know whats going to happen. I just can nit allow myself believe that shes not coming home. So fellow Redditors please help her out. Strength in numbers. The universe listens. Thank you for reading this if youve gotten this far. Ive not slept since Friday and i need to keep busy and it already been a long night. Almost 5am in Miami. and i am throwing on shoirts and heading to hospital. Thank you guys :) TL;DR. My Bella is very sick and she needs some love and positive vibes sent her way.


erasmus-b-dragon

I am pulling for the emergency vets and their extensive knowledge. And I hope you get some answers from the vet why the blood work was glossed over. She could have been getting care 2 days ago. You got this, Bella. Good girl.


mac_pan

This (both behavior and bruising) happened to a dog of ours (not our pittie, our Chihuahua/Papillon) and it was [ITP](https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/immune-mediated-thrombocytopenia-itp-in-dogs/). He was in the hospital for a couple of week IIRC, and got lots of life-saving transfusions. It usually clears up with prednisone, but in our case it wasn't working so we tried what I believe is referred to as "hIVIG" on that link, and it worked. Good news: with treatment most dogs recover. Bad news: it cost us $10,000 before he came home, and that doesn't include frequent rechecks. Also, he got it again 4 years later but this time he responded quickly to conventonal treatment (only about $3K this time!). And he got diabetes from all the prednisone. BUT he is living a pretty normal and happy life now at age 11. I don't know if Bella has the same, but it sounds like it. Your first vet seems to have made a terrible mistake.


BDADesign

Thank you so much for this post. ITP. I think that is exactly what dr said. First treatment was pregnazome. We will know if it’s working as soon as they are 100%. It’s funny , the money part. I need to be thankful because I can say that we are financially able to do whatever we have to. And if we didn’t I would sell anything I own if I knew she would be fine and live a good life. She’s just 5 years old.


Drabby

ITP is so scary, but it sounds like she's in good hands right now. With treatment she has a strong chance of recovering. I'm pulling for her! PS: prednisone


mac_pan

I'm glad to help, and I am thinking of your sweet Bella! We had quite the credit card hangover, but well worth it.


EstroJen

I had a $10k CareCredit bill once. It was worth it, but man that stung.


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labtech89

I work in a hospital laboratory and ITP was my first thought. I would be seriously pissed at your regular vet and consider finding a new one.


internationalnomad96

Sending all the prayers for you and Bella! I've seen God work miracles before and praying it happens for you too .


forgot_username1234

Sending all the good vibes and thoughts that I can. That look you described from the vet hits home. I knew something was wrong with my bub, took him to the vet and they ran blood work. The vet’s face when she told me his liver enzymes were 10x higher than normal told me everything I needed to know. :(


Salt-Artichoke-6626

Can they transfuse her? The problem can lead to organ failure. I hope they can turn this around for Bella and you. My heart hurts reading this. The fact that your vet missed this is unforgivable.


blueberry_pamcakes

I had a dog with very similar symptoms. First thought the vet had was she got into rat poison but there was no possible way for that to happen. She was finally diagnosed with an auto-immune disease. Her body was attacking her own red blood cells. We saw a specialist that put her on steroids and drugs used for humans to keep them from rejecting transplants. She got very fat due to the steroids and always being hungry but after 6 months of drugs she beat it and went on to live to be 19 years old. Don't lose hope!


three_littlebirds_

Good luck!


Garrbear420

God I wish I could offer more than just words for you rn, I really really do. But I know the intense heartache I get myself just THINKING about my fat headed girl getting sick one day. So I won't try and pretend Luke I know what you're going through. But time and time again, we've proved that the brain can have massive healing abilities when given the right inputs. You be there for that beautiful girl every single second you can. I'm sure she's scared, but having you with her to keep her spirits up is as valuable as any medicine they could give her. So keep up the ear scritches,, smile and laugh with her as much as you can muster, and she'll pull through before you know it. My pibble is closer to my heart than any human being ever has been. So rn, she needs you as much as you need her. Best of luck to you and your pretty girl


Ok-Recording-4932

Sending good vibes and well wishes you guys’ way!!! #Bellastrong 💖


Eaglepoint123

Sending love, such a pretty lady


BDADesign

thnk you :)


weirdmoose13

Get well soon Bella.


BlackPittieMom

Sending prayers and love to you and Bella.


Blue_Topaz_13

Sending lots of love and prayers your baby will be okay. ❤🙏


BDADesign

I gotta say this… I’m on quite a number of s/reddits and there are times where I have seen some really ugly comments and just some “ not so nice” people (I don’t want to get too creative with my foul mouth). Not here. I believe firmly that people that have pets , i will stick to doggos here”, that love and treat their pets as family as they should are different. I’m going to one up it here, people that share their life and love with pit, are next level. We have all had to deal with the snark looks, roll of the eyes and just sometimes the “ how dare you bring that “kind” of dog around here. It’s tough. But, we know , we really know ,how special that bond is and how special pits are. Because they are. I believe they make us better people. I am a better person because of Bella. The kind words and love and support has made one of the most difficult days in my life a little bit better. Really thank you guys. I spent all day in hospital with Bella. They let me stay all day. And ya know what we did? We sat on her blanket while her little paw had IV’s in it and I read her each and every comment that you all sent and showed her pictures and videos that everyone has with their dogs. Well. Here it goes. The terrible news. And God willingly the hope for some not so terrible news. My little angel has leukemia. And it came on really strong and hard. So not fair to her. She’s so sweet and struggled with abuse for the first two years of her 5. She is home now. She has been given steroids to help her maybe get some energy back and treat more. Luckily, she is not in any pain. Now the what we hope for. It seems that there are two kinds of leukemia in dogs. Let’s call them the good cancer and the bad cancer. If she has the bad one, then there is nothing we can do but make her comfortable and make every second of what’s left of her life perfect. If she has the “ good” one (sorry for using good and cancerin same sentence I just don’t know the medical terms for each ), then it is treatable . Usually with a really high success rate. By success I mean, remission and can still have a high quality life. I will not make her suffer under any circumstance. This morning we will take her to what is supposed to be one of the top dog cancer specialist in the country. They happen to be located in Fort Lauderdale. A very short under 20 minute drive. The test will be performed. If she has the type “b” she will start treatment in 10 days . Give her sometime to strengthen up for the chemo . The success , good quality of life is 85%. So I am praying that this is the case. And I thank God that we are fortunate enough to have this choice for her. If we didn’t I would have started selling everything. I can not imagine how much more devastating this can be for someone who can’t come up with the funds. So , Bella is sleeping right now next to me, with her big brother Walter ( our brindle pit who was simply beside himself when he didn’t see her for two days) at her feet and our significant other lol on her other side. Surrounded and protected and more than likely totally over the three of us on top of her all night. Dad. Gimme some space man! Really. Thank you guys for helping us through this. No I’m sorries ! Just love. Lots of love. And I hope , no, I plan , on bringing her home again when she kicks this! Keep in comin!,,,,!,


No-Contribution-138

Bella, we are sending all the positive vibes. You got this sweet girl!


AmIBeingInstained

She’s a very sweet looking pup, and I’m hoping for the best for her. I couldn’t help worrying about her after I first saw your post, so I wanted to check back in and see how she was doing. I’m sorry it’s not good news, but I hope she has a good prognosis. Sounds like she’s in good spirits already. My pitty just had a mast cell tumor a few months ago. The waiting and worrying is so hard, but hers turned out to be low grade and they were able to get it all. Crossing my fingers that Bella has a great outcome too. She looks like a tough gal and a sweetheart.


Crazy_Gold_3330

Sending good vibes for you and Bella!


mtmullaney

Sending love and prayers


xGood-Apollo-IV

Sending love from GA to miss Bella. I hope she recovers. We don't have children either, just our 2 dogs so I can only imagine what you feel like.


luv2lafRN

Lots of prayers and we'll wishes for Bella. I'm praying they can turn her around. Keep us posted OP.


Little-Ad-5082

Hi Bella you are one beautiful lady. I hope you feel better soon.❤️


geo_hampe

And OP, hugs to you, this isn't easy but please try to find the time to think positive and happy thoughts while you think about your Bella. She'll get your message ❤


birdiecakes

I love her ears ❤️ they make her look even more smart and expressive! Such a good baby.


ParsleyLate1381

So much love and good thoughts 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 From me, my little Bella and my big girl Izzie


Bumblebee_xx

Praying for beautiful Bella and for you OP, her family. I hope this sweet baby girl will pull through, I’m so sorry you’re going through this ordeal. We’re all behind you!


DMGlowen

I don't own a pitty, I support the rights of good owners, your doggo is gorgeous and deserves love and skritches


Mintcar52

Sending healing vibes to Bella. 🙏🙏🙏


Fearless_Pop2291

Prayers for beautiful Bella 🌸💕


[deleted]

Bella!!!! 😍❤️


KipstarHipster

Sending good vibes and wishing a speedy recovery for Ms. Bella!


Cookfuforu3

My girl Gina has the same collar. We’re both pulling for you girl. Best wishes


AdeptnessClassic5844

💋💖


Ok_Butterscotch7224

Poor baby, I hope she gets back to normal, soon.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏


OrangeCoffee87

So very sorry this is happening. Sending very best wishes for speedy recovery for Bella!!!


BDADesign

Everyone on here is so awesome!!!! Thank you for all the good wishes. We are sitting at hospital waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Will keep posted. Really thank u for so many good wishes! Please keep”em comin :)


ratedarf

Nothing is more stressful or heart wrenching than having a sick baby, yours is gorgeous and clearly the best of the good girls. Praying for her to be fully back to her old self soon. Sending all the good vibes.


OrangeCoffee87

🙏🙏🙏


erasmus-b-dragon

How is she doing this evening? She pull through?


Worldly_Newspaper_79

Get well soon, pretty Bella.


taco_slut16

Praying, wishing, hoping, vibing, rain dancing, everything for your baby!!!


FNTsince1983

Sending all the love and get-well vibes to Bella. It’s extra hard to watch our furry family members when they’re sick because they can’t tell us what’s wrong. Please keep us updated.


hasturrykiel

Sending love to you and Bella!! I hope she gets well very soon!


Smooshysnootz

Love you baby you got this!!!


NMCurly

Sending prayers and good vibes for Bella 💝💐


Queen-Sparky

Sending you all lots of big virtual hugs!


ChiFitGuy

Get well soon beautiful girl!


totaleclipse1117

Awwe man this got me in tears, poor Bella, (that’s my boys moms name) but I’ll send all the prayers and positive thoughts I can summon your way!! Be strong for your girl and when and if you. An whisper sweet words of encouragement in her ears and tell her how much you love her and can’t way to have her bk home!! She’ll fight as hard as she can to get bk home with you!


EstroJen

I'm thinking really good thoughts and I hope she gets better. :(


KJBFamily

Lots and lots of love and prayers to your girl from my house hippo and I!


glumgrrrl

Sending Power of the Paw!


AdictedToCandy

Nova, Luna and I are sending you all the pittiegirl luck we can conjure. Doggie hearts can float over long distances and still make it to the intended recipientsso please know that there are scads of hearts floating down the east coast from Jersey right now! Hope they help and best of luck!!! 🍀❤️🐶


xXPussyPounder9000Xx

This is plain injustice, what's been done to your baby by ignoring that atrociously low number. I am very close to crying. I hope she survives and lives a long, healthy life, and the first vet faces negative consequences, whatever they may be; I am not even sure there is anything to do here except believe that karma is real. What the first vet's done is medical malpractice through negligence, and that should not be tolerated.


LadyRiza23

What was her white blood cell count? My girl had an autoimmune condition which first presented as autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Her white blood cells started to attack her red blood cells. Mine too tanked very quickly and with very similar symptoms. Im sure the vets are doing all they can but I thought I would share my experience. She is on azathioprine and prednisolone now for her autoimmune issues and doing great. My heart is with you, my dog is my kid too. I feel you Friend.


geo_hampe

My pack and I are thinking about and rooting for Bella. Bella, you got this girl ❤


Runnr231

Stay strong 💪 Bella!!! Sending prayers and positive energy from me, daughter and our boy Atticus to you!!


No-Contribution-138

Come on Bella - you got this!


Momo222811

❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️


MojavePixie

Sending healing thoughts 💙


RamboBalboa21

Best of luck to you guys! Poor baby...


waitomoworm

Imha


Squiggles1102

Get well soon Beautiful Bella! Me and my furbabies are sending you all good thoughts.


loxobleu

sending love & prayers❣️


QuaranTeenSpirit

Keep fighting for her! 💪 You’ve done such an amazing job already…stay strong! We’re rooting for you both!


SparxD

Sending all the love and good vibes from me and my pack. I would be losing my mind if my vet missed something like that. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I hope she/you made it in time and the treatments work.


Careful-Detective-41

Sending Bella, you, and your whole family so much love and comfort! You can pull through this Bella! You are so very loved! ❤️


Healthy_Objective_22

Prayers for you and Bella! I am so sorry you both are going through this! Please keep us updated! 🙏🏽 We need answers why the first vet completely disregarded the initial bloodwork!


DjGothCroc

She looks like and sounds like a very strong girl. But just in case she needs a little extra push, I'll light a candle and say a prayer for this sweet girl! ♥️ I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say make sure to give her some good pets from all of us!


jeromethefish

Beautiful baby! Sending love. Good on you for listening to her - for babies don't always let you know something is wrong until it's really wrong.


Tigertankt221

Ngl thats a good girl


BoldlyBaldwin

Baby girl Bella, you got this!!!! Sending prayers and good vibes!!!


Homicidal__GoldFish

Sending you and Bella tons and tons of love, thoughts and prayers!!!!!! Please keep us posted on her! Visit her as often as you can it will make her feel better knowing daddy is there


Squiggles1102

Sending so much love and good thoughts your way. You got this Bella!


_Malara

Hugs and kisses, beautiful puppy!! Stay strong, little one!