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Old April 5th, 2009, 10:52 PM
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I am so sorry you've lost Buster :sad:

sweet Buster He is playing at the Rainbow Bridge with those who've gone before


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They did a blood transfusion with fluid therapy. They are now saying that the new blood shows signs that the red cells are being broken apart some and that number was 9 when they got him and went to 30 after the transfusion and this morning is at 22.
It sounds like Buster might also have had Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia or something similar. Renal failure no matter how severe does not attack the red blood cells.

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If a breeder says to me; they have had a puppy or so have a problem with the kidneys failing to develop. Should that be an indication they are aware of the inbreeding or health issue in the offspring?
Yes that is an indication that they know there is some faulty genetics in the lines and should not be breeding those dogs.
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