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I wanted to thank everyone again, so so much.

Jojo is doing wonderful. She has been at home for three weeks now and is back to her normal self. A big ball of leggy energy.

When she left the ER vet they were concerned that her albumin levels were too low (below 2.5-4) and that it could cause fluid retention in her chest and slow healing of the bowels.

We changed vets and her new office is the absolute best. Her vet just radiates love for animals and she is so kind and explains and listens. She requested to meet the miracle pup.

Jojo has had 2 post op check ups now, her last one she was able to have her sutures out and was able to not be pent up in her crate all the time. She is enjoying her new found freedom.

Her albumin levels are at 2.5 right now and we were able to increase her food intake to 4-6x a day. Of course she just barks at the bag all day like "hey, I see it. Feed me!!"

The tissue from her stomach and bowels was analyzed and they found that she has an autoimmune disease that is attacking her bowels. It basically doesn't let protein get absorbed which can cause weight loss and other complications. Best case is she is kept on a hypoallergenic diet all of her life and mild to worse is she stays on medications and steroids her entire life. She is still taking an antibiotic to cut inflammation in her bowels 1x a day.

So far she is on hard and wet i/d food and a hypoallergenic food. She is gaining weight slowly but surely. She isn't as sunken in and her ribs are no longer protruding as much. She is still skinny but looks a million times better.

If she would stand still, I would get a picture of her!

Over all she pulled through so well and I am glad I turned to ML. I know people had doubts and in the middle of it, I did to but her recovery has blown everyone's minds and without ML, my dog would not be here. Not a day goes by where I don't count my lucky stars.

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ZoeHart Full Member Posts: 4,505 Likes: 4,813	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 2:04:29 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ZoeHart on Dec 16, 2015 2:04:29 GMT -5 That is such a great update Tricky! I'm glad he's on the mend.
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MixedBerryJam Elder Posts: 17,643 Likes: 16,173	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 6:41:42 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MixedBerryJam on Dec 16, 2015 6:41:42 GMT -5 So glad to hear it! Go, Jojo, with your healing and your weight gain and your overall cuteness!
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dreamcrisp1 Senior Member Posts: 5,544 Likes: 6,494	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 7:16:58 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dreamcrisp1 on Dec 16, 2015 7:16:58 GMT -5 Such a great update! Go Jojo. You made great decisions for her. You're a good pet mom.
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notsocreepylurker Full Member I was told there'd be cake. Posts: 3,790 Likes: 3,733	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 7:33:56 GMT -5 compassrose likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by notsocreepylurker on Dec 16, 2015 7:33:56 GMT -5 YAY! Awesome update. I was just wondering the other day how JoJo was doing. HOWEVER, BOO to no pics - we need puppy pics
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lilafowler Elder Posts: 24,723 Likes: 52,195	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 7:47:18 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lilafowler on Dec 16, 2015 7:47:18 GMT -5 This is good news!
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isabel Elder Posts: 18,189 Likes: 10,232	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 8:05:34 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by isabel on Dec 16, 2015 8:05:34 GMT -5 I'm really glad things worked out and that she's doing so well!
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compassrose Senior Member Posts: 7,321 Likes: 6,198	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 8:55:50 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by compassrose on Dec 16, 2015 8:55:50 GMT -5 That's such a wonderful update! I'm so glad she's doing so well. I agree we need pics, though
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lightbulbsun Senior Member Posts: 7,336 Likes: 3,521	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 9:01:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lightbulbsun on Dec 16, 2015 9:01:53 GMT -5 Great update! My dog growing up had the same autoimmune disease, and with the special food he had a long and healthy life.
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cleo29 Elder Posts: 37,420 Likes: 24,522	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 9:47:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cleo29 on Dec 16, 2015 9:47:54 GMT -5 What fantastic news! It is so good to get some real answers and solutions. I hope she continues her recovery!
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So_Fetch Senior Member Posts: 5,079 Likes: 3,768	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 10:43:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by So_Fetch on Dec 16, 2015 10:43:56 GMT -5 Great update!
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panicfoot Senior Member Posts: 7,615 Likes: 5,518	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 11:37:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by panicfoot on Dec 16, 2015 11:37:41 GMT -5 Yay!!! So glad she's doing better and that you've found a vet you like!
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TrickyBob Elder Posts: 13,407 Likes: 12,096	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 22:31:04 GMT -5 via Tapatalk agnes, So_Fetch, and 17 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TrickyBob on Dec 16, 2015 22:31:04 GMT -5 Please ignore the towel on the floor. We hang it up, she drags it down to sleep on.
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rachers Full Member Posts: 2,567 Likes: 2,859	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 22:34:04 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rachers on Dec 16, 2015 22:34:04 GMT -5 Sweet girl, I'm so glad she is improving! The new vet sounds wonderful.
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MrsPenny Junior Member Posts: 826 Likes: 682	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 22:39:01 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsPenny on Dec 16, 2015 22:39:01 GMT -5 So glad to see this update. She is looking so much better. I'm glad her condition sounds to be easily manageable. I know how much my pets mean to me and I'm so glad she has been on the mend.
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lilafowler Elder Posts: 24,723 Likes: 52,195	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 22:39:38 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lilafowler on Dec 16, 2015 22:39:38 GMT -5 What a sweet dog!
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audry80 Full Member Posts: 2,205 Likes: 1,658	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 22:56:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by audry80 on Dec 16, 2015 22:56:44 GMT -5 Yay!! My dog has an auto immune issue too and takes antibiotics twice a day. Great update!
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I'm so glad to read this! She looks a ton better than the last photos you posted. I cannot believe the old vet was just going to let her starve to death. omg. I'm so glad you have a wonderful new vet, and I hope you blast the old vet in every public outlet you can find.

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nursewife Senior Member Posts: 9,883 Likes: 4,136	Dog update Dec 16, 2015 23:43:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nursewife on Dec 16, 2015 23:43:43 GMT -5 Yeah!! Great news! Does the protein problem mean she has to be a doggie vegetarian? One of my good friends has her doggie on a veg diet, and it's done wonders for him.
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kcr1972 Full Member Posts: 1,708 Likes: 452	Dog update Dec 17, 2015 18:01:18 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kcr1972 on Dec 17, 2015 18:01:18 GMT -5 Aw she looks alot like my girl Im is glad she is doing better Sent from my SCH-S968C using proboards Attachments:
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RamblingRose Full Member "I have good days and bad days, and going half-mad days" Posts: 4,292 Likes: 3,659	Dog update Dec 17, 2015 19:16:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RamblingRose on Dec 17, 2015 19:16:47 GMT -5 I am so glad to hear she is on the upswing!
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