Issey – Autoimmune Disease - Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia
An 11 year old female spayed Bichon/Lhasa-Apso, who presented with ‘Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)’ and regurgitation. She was unable to have a raw food diet due to the immunosuppressive drugs she was on. Her main diet was a good quality air dried food, but she also had treats which contained wheat, colouring agents and preservatives.
The side the effects of the steroids were evident with an elevated water intake/urination, pot-bellied appearance, muscular weakness, skin and hair thinning. She had a goose honk cough for many years due to a collapsing trachea. Her left Cranial Cruciate had ruptured and was surgically repaired. Issey’s liver enzymes were consistently elevated for three years prior to the onset of the IMHA.
When the IMHA presented she required a blood transfusion.
Treatment Goals: The employment of herbal medicine to alleviate/reduce Issey’s symptoms of IMHA, regurgitation, musculoskeletal pain, ultimately improving the quality of life without utilising drugs. Integrative Treatment Plan: Izzy was dispensed a herbal tincture which included herbs with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, gut restorative, liver protective, immune supportive, antihemorrhagic, tonic and pain reducing clinical actions.
Additional supplements included medicinal mushrooms to help support the immune system, Vitamin B, Omega 3’s, Pre/Probiotics and green tea in her water. All processed food and treats were removed from her diet. She was put on a wholesome natural unprocessed diet.
Outcome: Issey responded positively to the treatment protocol and maintained a great quality of life for some time.
Owners Feedback:
In September Ike’s was diagnosed with auto immune anaemia. She went down so fast and we were told that unless she had an immediate blood transfusion she wouldn’t last the day. She was then put on steroids whilst being really harsh on her, seemed to be doing the trick. Issey began to improve but she had every possible side effect and I was really concerned about the ongoing problems steroids often cause. Her little body had been through the mill! A friend told me about the work Jacqui was doing so we set up a zoom meeting immediately. We went through the last three months and Jackie really listened to our concerns about how we could best support Issey as she came off all the medication and gave us some great advice. She then got the medical records from our vet and compiled a comprehensive report,(she really did listen), along with her recommendations and advice. I love that she ‘gets it’. Because she is a vet she understands and embraces conventional medicine but supports it with a holistic, natural approach. It’s been two months since beginning Jacqui’s treatment ang Isseys improvement is amazing. She now ‘owns’ the dog park again,(three months ago she couldn’t lift her head), her appetite is great, her weight is back to pre-illness, she’s happy, naughty and full of energy, (I am very tempted to try some myself). We feel so fortunate to have met Jackie and are very thankful for her ongoing care and concern.