erlichiosis? tick born disease autoimmune ? - Page 2

The latest I heard today from my friends is that the vets have so far ruled out tick borne(erlichiosis) stuff...still checking into infection, autoimmune stuff, lupus...but yes she is slow to get up and appears to have swollen joints...she is overnight tonite at the vets...so it sounds like an expensive wait and see...she is being given anti-inflammatories from what I understand..thanks for everyones advice, info and suggestions. I will be sure to pass it on.

Giebel, How is your dog getting along? ginabean

Actually it's not my dog it's my friends...I called them tonite but I am still awaiting word how she is doing since she got back from the vets...I will let you know as soon as I get word...thanks for your concern...

Okay the latest update is it's something auto-immune......not sure just what yet....she is being given anti-inflammatories and a wait and see for now.

Double check that they used the SNAP 4Dx test to rule out E.canis.  Some vets are still using the 3Dx test which isn't failproof when it comes to erlichia.  This test will also pick up anaplasma phagocytophilum, which also has symptoms like you described.

thanks westdog1 for the suggestion...i will pass it on, I am sorry i havent got back sooner.haven't checked the message board lately.