We have been fighting a nasty disease with Alexis for the past week. She suddenly came down with IMHA, immune hemolytic anemia. She started by simply collapsing and losing muscle control altogether. She was obviously very upset and confused but unable to move. We assumed it was a seizure and called the vet, who offered to see her immediately (this was two Sundays ago). We started getting ready to load up in the car, and by the time we were ready to go she was up and around. We canceled the vet trip and considered ourselves lucky. We picked up some Valium from the pharmacy to have on-hand in case she had another "seizure."A week later it happened again. Complete collapse, no muscle control, but completely aware and coherent except for being completely helpless. We administered Valium and although she was more upset about being completely helpless (due to the Valium dosage) she was safe. I sat with her on the couch for a few hours until she was more calm. I took her in to the vet on Monday. Bloodwork revealed extreme anemia of unknown cause, x-rays showed no masses in the brain or anywhere else. We started a high dose of Prednisone and antibiotics. She went back home to rest.
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