Re: Have epogen for Fu - what to do next?

[Lernermichelle]

HI, Belinda.  Yes, fluids do thin the blood and worsen the effects of anemia.  They are still necessary sometimes, though, if they are not drinking, though if he has no kidney or liver problems and you are syringing food he probably can do without fluids for a few days, I would think.   Have you asked your vet about giving a dex shot? They really do make them feel better, often even if they are really really sick.  The only time I have seen a dex shot not make them feel better is on the last day of life, when nothing helps.  It is sort of a miracle drug, and the vet who taught me about it told me that most terminally ill humans are put on dex shots when they get into discomfort. I am not saying this because I think Bailey is dying or anything, just to explain how good dex is at making them feel better physically and psychologically. It also helps with anemia sometimes, depending on the cause.   Here's hoping Bailey feels better really soon, Michelle   In a message dated 1/7/2006 10:07:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I haven't noticed any change, he stills sleeps ALL day, won't eat a bite and looks at me with that why are you doing this to me look.  I'm wondering now if I shouldn't have stopped his fluids because I read somewhere that fluids also thin the blood out?  I didn't give him fluids yesterday because he seems to be getting weaker and weaker even though he is getting fed, and he is getting plenty of fluids from the food I give him.  I suppose it could be the anemia getting worse ... Time to weight him and have breakfast.