Gentle Readers!

 

I apologize for no updates since Thanksgiving but since Halloween I have been involved in a very important case, my sister Thyra's dog Rainn!

 

Rainn developed problems back in October which were thought to be chronic hepatitis or a copper storage disorder which were causing liver inflammation.

 

I had another idea.  Chronic inflammatory bowel disorder which had progressed to gastritis and chronic liver inflammation.

 

After weeks of trying various interventions and admission to the animal ICU in Chicago Friday, turns out this theory was correct.

 

Chronic gut infection, probably since birth since she is a young pitbull, had caused widespread and terrible systemic infection and inflammation throughout her body.  Her liver troubles had made for a very risky business in controlling and resolving both then infection and inflammation and she had lost tons of weight and blood.

 

I have been participating fully in both Rainn's care and supporting my sister in her anxiety. This has taken several hours each day. Things have been very stressful and guarded at all times and at some times extremely dire.

 

Strange, that I specialize in gut problems.  In animals it is even more challenging since they present with different symptoms and are good at concealing their illness.  I am relieved to say that at this moment her condition is guarded and stable.  I am grateful to the ICU and big medicine because without it her condition would be most bleak.

 

Still,  as I have learned, never minimize the importance of a healthy gut and immune system.  Without either, things inevitably come to a crisis. 

 

I am hopeful Rainn will make a full recovery.  Please send positive thoughts our way.  I will pick up our wonderful blog just as soon as I can.

 

Wishing you the happiest and healthiest of holidays.

 

We will post our holiday schedule as soon as I am able.

 

Thank you for your kind thoughts on our behalf.

 

 

Best of Health!

 

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