JOY IN IOWA/MICHIGAN - 2/3/18

FOR JOY!
JUNE 2018
Photos this page courtesy Donna Baciulis

So this is where you
store the food, eh?

AND WHEN IS
DINNER SERVED?

From CARIN' FOR CAIRNS, May-June 2018 issue,
used with permission:
When Joy came in to CRUSA and had blood work,
it was discovered that she had a serious liver problem.
At first, it was thought that she had a portosystemic shunt (PSS),
also known as a liver shunt, which is a bypass of the liver
by the body's circulatory system.
Further tests at Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center
ruled out a shunt, but it seems that poor Joy has a vascular liver problem.

The likely cause of Joy's elevated liver enzymes is a condition called
hepatic microvascular dysplasia (HMD), or portal vein hypoplasia.
This is a condition in which the very small blood vessels in the liver
do not form correctly and are either underdeveloped or not present at all.
This decreases blood flow within the liver,
causing a decrease in size of the liver and its cells.
(More detailed information on HMD is available HERE)
The liver cannot appropriately process toxins or make the proteins
necessary for healthy growth and normal body functioning.
If toxins build up in the blood stream,
symptoms such as wobbly walking as if drunk,
staring into space, head pressing, abnormal vocalization,
and seizures can occur.
Other symptoms include loss of appetite, diarrhea,
or changes in urinary patterns,
including development of urinary stones or blood in the urine.
However, many dogs live normal lives
and never show any of these symptoms.
Hepatic microvascular dysplasia is a congenital defect,
so Joy was likely born with this condition,
and it went undiagnosed for years. This is particularly troublesome
since Joy was a breeding dog and produced many puppies
that might suffer from the same disease.
It is a condition with symptoms that can be controlled,
but it cannot becured, and common sense (and medical knowledge)
indicate that dogs with HMD should not be bred.
The breeds most commonly affected with HMD are Yorkshire & Cairn Terriers.
Other commonly-affected breeds include Miniature Dachshunds,
Maltese, Miniature Poodles, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos,
Cocker Spaniels, and West Highland White Terriers.

No one goes on a
pic-a-nic without me!

Right now, Joy's condition is managed with three medications
and a special low-protein, liver-friendly diet.
She is scheduled for a liver biopsy, which is the only way
to confirm definitively that she has HMD. If in fact she does,
then the current course of medical management
recommended at Michigan State is the correct one.
We are hoping that after all the tests this poor girl has been subjected to,
a routine of liver-healthy food and necessary medications
will control her symptoms for the rest of her life.

Meanwhile, Joy,
who is a
"foster-to-adopt"
in Donna's home,
will continue to live
her best life with
Donna's family
and her best buddy,
Maxwell.

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MUTTS

THE

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GETTING JOY IN IOWA HEALTHY AGAIN ARE . . .

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ANITA CHAROCHAK
CRUSA RESCUES SADEE, LEROY &JACK
Joy is sweet! Love from Sadee, Leroy &Jack!

Sadee is a CRUSA Rescue from May 2016. Read her Rescue story HERE
Sadee continues to be a sweet even-tempered dog.
At this time we are holding our own with eye drops,
but I am still concerned she will lose the left eye.
She is on a specially-compounded extra-strong dose
of tacrolismus eye drops recommended by a veterinary ophthalmologist.

Leroy is a CRUSA Rescue from May 2017. Read his Rescue story HERE
Leroy has gained weight. He is now 40 pounds,
but is not considered overweight by the vet. He loves the snow
and wants me to hand-feed it to him.
He is looking more like a Skye Terrier every day.
He may need to have the left ear canal ablated and probably removal of his left ear.
I am hoping it will not come to that. He has not had an ear infection for seven weeks.
He is on Apoquel, as is Sadee.

Jack is doing well. He gave me a scare before Christmas, but has now rallied.
His last bout of pneumonia was two months ago.
He is playing with some toys and is not as short of breath when he walks.
I do have a stroller when I take him to the vet.
He likes the snow also, but it seems spring and fall will be his best months.
He has gotten a little feisty with his toys. He is on Viagra for pulmonary hypertension
and Benadryl and his symptoms are well-managed.
[On 1 May 2018, Jack crossed The Rainbow Bridge.]

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More HOWLIDAY cards can be seen HERE

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ROBERT & ROSEMARY SHIRE
MAISIE & PUA

Maisie [f/k/a Annabella], was a member of CRUSA's
OCTOBER'S TREATS 2 Rescue Mission, October 2008, seen HERE
PUA was a CRUSA rescue from September 2016

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SUSAN HENDERSON
BOB CANNON

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MARILYN & JEFF ROYLE
FROSTY & CRUSA Rescue KATIE

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JACKIE & RICHARD PARKER
MAHRI, ELLE, HAMISH & SUZI
In England

On 13 October, Jackie writes; Meet SUZI. She is 17 weeks old and a playmate for HAMISH.

She is a rehome rather than a rescue. The couple who had her split up
and she was offered up for a reduced fee. We saw her pic and fell in love with her.

HAMISH & SUZI

18 October: I think they are getting on just great.

Playing chase and tug, having fun

19 October: Now this is a first . . .

Mind if I just squeeeeeeeze in here?

SUZI & MAHRI

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NORA & DAVID DONALD
CRUSA RESCUES KHAKI & ROXY

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PAT CRANMER
EMMIE & CRUSA Rescue LILLY

2017: Emmie celebrating her 9th birthday

2017: Lilly celebrating her 13th birthday
with Emmie. Lilly was rescued in 2006.

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WENDY CULVER

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KATHLEEN de la CRUZ

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FOR JOY! JUNE 2018 *Photos this page courtesy Donna Baciulis*
	So this is where you store the food, eh?	AND WHEN IS DINNER SERVED?
From CARIN' FOR CAIRNS, May-June 2018 issue, used with permission: When Joy came in to CRUSA and had blood work, it was discovered that she had a serious liver problem. At first, it was thought that she had a portosystemic shunt (PSS), also known as a liver shunt, which is a bypass of the liver by the body's circulatory system. Further tests at Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center ruled out a shunt, but it seems that poor Joy has a vascular liver problem.

The likely cause of Joy's elevated liver enzymes is a condition called hepatic microvascular dysplasia (HMD), or portal vein hypoplasia. This is a condition in which the very small blood vessels in the liver do not form correctly and are either underdeveloped or not present at all. This decreases blood flow within the liver, causing a decrease in size of the liver and its cells. *(More detailed information on HMD is available HERE)* The liver cannot appropriately process toxins or make the proteins necessary for healthy growth and normal body functioning. If toxins build up in the blood stream, symptoms such as wobbly walking as if drunk, staring into space, head pressing, abnormal vocalization, and seizures can occur. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, diarrhea, or changes in urinary patterns, including development of urinary stones or blood in the urine. However, many dogs live normal lives and never show any of these symptoms. Hepatic microvascular dysplasia is a congenital defect, so Joy was likely born with this condition, and it went undiagnosed for years. This is particularly troublesome since Joy was a breeding dog and produced many puppies that might suffer from the same disease. It is a condition with symptoms that can be controlled, but it cannot becured, and common sense (and medical knowledge) indicate that dogs with HMD should not be bred. The breeds most commonly affected with HMD are Yorkshire & Cairn Terriers. Other commonly-affected breeds include Miniature Dachshunds, Maltese, Miniature Poodles, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Cocker Spaniels, and West Highland White Terriers.
		No one goes on a pic-a-nic without me!
Right now, Joy's condition is managed with three medications and a special low-protein, liver-friendly diet. She is scheduled for a liver biopsy, which is the only way to confirm definitively that she has HMD. If in fact she does, then the current course of medical management recommended at Michigan State is the correct one. We are hoping that after all the tests this poor girl has been subjected to, a routine of liver-healthy food and necessary medications will control her symptoms for the rest of her life.
	Meanwhile, Joy, who is a "foster-to-adopt" in Donna's home, will continue to live her best life with Donna's family and her best buddy, Maxwell.