imported_raven Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Simba just got diagnosed with Vasculitis. So far I found out that it is an infection of the bloodvessels, which can be vaccine related. But I don't know yet, how good treatments are... Does anybody know anything about this or has experience? Please help... I'm getting all nervous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavierandrea Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have no idea but I bet DO would know.. She's smart when it comes to stuff like this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_raven Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 We received the results of the biopsy - it's dermatomyositis and may be caused by the vaccines earlier this year. :( Simba seems to have only a mild version - it may very well be, that, if he responds to the medication, he will never develop it again, it could also be, that he will have to be treated against dermatomyositis his whole life. The worst that can happen is that it will get worse, affect the muscles and we'd need to euthanize him. But it's not likely. This seems to be a genetic disease, affecting mostly Collies and Shelties but has been seen in other dogs. Simba is doing fine, a bit tired, maybe from the medication he gets, but it doesn't itch. I could imagine, that it hurts, though. :cry: We should see results in about 4 weeks. I wish it was not so long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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