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I know this isn't a new topic but I can't sort out how to post something within an existing topic.  My 5 year old Australian Kelpie (Alice)  was recently diagnosed with IMHA.  Luckily, my vet was on the ball and caught it right away, based on a CBC, so she was put on appropriate meds quickly even before her positive Coombs test results came in she was started on steroids.  She  got sick 5 days ago, was on steroids for two days and then an immune suppressant and ultra low aspiring were added on day 3 along with omiprazole (sp?) to protect her stomach.   She is still very lethargic but her PCV is holding at between 25% and 29% so I'm hoping she will be in the lucky 50% who make it.   I'm taking her to my vet every other day or every third day to check her PCV.    Does anyone have any suggestions for me in terms of her immediate care?   I am a little freaked out and want to do the very best that I can for Alice.

THANKS,   Penny