Hi everyone,
Does anyone here have experience with Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents to treat anemia? Moritz's Hematrocrit was recently measured at 16.4% which is really scaring me (blood work attached). He still has energy (is jumping up to my bed and on the table), but I'm still scared he's near a critical point. I've been doing lots of reading on Tanya's CRF site about anemia and ESA's, but I was wondering if anyone here has used them? Moritz has HCM, so I'm not sure if that's a risk. My current vet doesn't have experience with them herself but has been speaking to some others who do. She and I spoke yesterday. I left a message for a cardiologist to speak to him about administering fluids to a cat with HCM and hope to speak to him today/tomorrow. Maybe he'll know about possible risks to the heart associated with ESA's. I'm also wondering if testing for reticulocytes might be a good idea. Moritz had worms back in June and got one dose of Profender, but I guess it's possible that didn't take care of it. Maybe a parasite is contributing to the anemia? And I guess that would be considered regenerative?
Ugh, sorry, I'm rambling a bit because I'm nervous. Thanks to everyone for your help!
Elena and Moritz
Does anyone here have experience with Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents to treat anemia? Moritz's Hematrocrit was recently measured at 16.4% which is really scaring me (blood work attached). He still has energy (is jumping up to my bed and on the table), but I'm still scared he's near a critical point. I've been doing lots of reading on Tanya's CRF site about anemia and ESA's, but I was wondering if anyone here has used them? Moritz has HCM, so I'm not sure if that's a risk. My current vet doesn't have experience with them herself but has been speaking to some others who do. She and I spoke yesterday. I left a message for a cardiologist to speak to him about administering fluids to a cat with HCM and hope to speak to him today/tomorrow. Maybe he'll know about possible risks to the heart associated with ESA's. I'm also wondering if testing for reticulocytes might be a good idea. Moritz had worms back in June and got one dose of Profender, but I guess it's possible that didn't take care of it. Maybe a parasite is contributing to the anemia? And I guess that would be considered regenerative?
Ugh, sorry, I'm rambling a bit because I'm nervous. Thanks to everyone for your help!
Elena and Moritz
