Evening update: Ken just spoke with Dr. Presley who confirmed what the on call vet told us earlier tonight…Harmony’s PCV value has held steady at 20-21% all day, which means she hasn’t shredded through the red blood cells from her second transfusion, like she did with the first. So, while she hasn’t improved per se, she hasn’t gotten any worse. And I’m counting that as GOOD news through tears of joy. They are prepared to give her a third transfusion, but she hasn’t needed it. Please God, let Harmony have turned the corner…let her start to improve!

She hasn’t wanted to eat, but the poor girl has been through so much and she’s on so much medication. She’s still wagging that tail.

So, we all hold our breaths and pray she stays steady through the night. The question now is whether or not they do a third transfusion to try to kick start her body’s system and whether or not they continue the prednisone. Dr. Presley is still thinking about the best way to proceed…and of course, we will hopefully have the tick results from NC State very soon. For right now, we are are cautiously optimistic….

Morning update:  The on-call doctor just called. The fluid in Harmony’s belly has been re-absorbed, which is good. However, her PCV has dropped to 21% this morning from 24% last night after her transfusion (normal for greyhounds is 55-65). She’s also a little bit more jaundiced today, as her bilirubin is up. Her kidney values have gone up, probably either because she’s slightly dehydrated (they’ve increased fluids) or the treatments are just taking their toll on her kidneys. But, her spirits are still up and she trotted out for her morning potty break.

The doctor said she anticipates Harmony will need another (third) transfusion today, but they will monitor her bloodwork and call if they feel they need to do a transfusion. A third transfusion will give the meds another day to start turning things around for her.

In a nutshell: Harmony seems to be continuing to decline despite everyone’s best efforts.  Her body is just shredding through any red blood cells in her body.

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