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**edelweiss** · 12-15-2012, 10:20 AM

We had 3 blood tests done for Lisi & Kitzi this week---all of which are VIP tests---heartworm, Eherlichia, & Kalazar (deadly here & no treatment & I don't use the injection or the collar to prevent this). All 3 came back negative. Yippee.

I don't normally do the heartworm test as we don't have it here in Athens, but because we spent 2 months in the US I thought it would be good to be sure! Both dogs had Eherlichia in Sept. and had a month treatment (Kitzel's second time w/it) so that was also crucial.
The one I fear the most is the last one Kalazar---it is rampant here & my vets are all over me for not doing a preventative---but the shot is new here & I think it needs to be proven---even saying that I would not give it to Lisi because of her history of allergic reactions to other shots. So, really it is a crap shoot for me. It is required by law that dogs be tested once a year here & are usually put down if found positive. My vet told me she knows a baby (human) who was just diagnosed w/it & I heard of 3 children last year---I think it is the tip of the iceberg since Athens is always afraid people will panic if they have too much information.
So, I am grateful---and so thankful for these mercies!

**Grace'sMom** · 12-15-2012, 11:00 AM

Yay for clean bills of health

**Lily12** · 12-15-2012, 11:04 AM

It's always great to hear good news!

**Maglily** · 12-15-2012, 11:08 AM

great news on the tests!

**sandrareeds** · 12-19-2012, 01:26 AM

Its is really nice to hear this news.

**eiksaa** · 12-19-2012, 01:30 AM

So happy to hear this great news.

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**hoaloha** · 12-19-2012, 02:47 AM

That's awesome, Sandi. I thought it was complicated over in the US but sounds like nothing compared to Greece! I hope Lisi remains healthy and well despite all you've gone through! We are grateful for even the seemingly small blessings

**edelweiss** · 12-19-2012, 03:38 AM

Thanks all!
I did not do a complete blood work-up--just the 3 major areas of concern. For those who have asked about Lisi---she is doing ok but still not her old, lively self yet. She has started to play a little again. I have found a solution for her to NOT have the rabies shot and still be able to travel. I am going by a "don't ask, don't tell" policy here.
My real concern is for the Lepto for her---she WON'T get any more shots, but I don't know how to protect her for this one which is rampant here. It isn't required for travel, but I just don't know if I should try the other one they give in the US w/out the adjuvant for Lepto? The vet told me that if they give her another shot they may not be able to save her next time. Ugh. Decisions. I would not do it here. It is due in Feb. I know the one she gets now only protects against 2 of the possible 4 Lepto strains.

**TLR** · 12-19-2012, 06:09 AM

Sandi, that is fantastic news!!!

**Summergirl73** · 12-19-2012, 06:12 AM

Sandi, you are one amazing woman! You are a jet setter, the worlds newest fabulous Grandma, a person of strong faith and wonderful Momma - to fluffs and her babies. Seriously, hats off to you.

I have no doubt that if there are better options for vaccinations, you will find them. Poor little Lisi is like my mini-me. I can't take anything without it creating a life threatening reaction, so I can really relate to that little sweetie. It's no fun. It's time for DH and I to update Lady Belles vaccinations and I am totally procrastinating about it. I need to call the Vet today and see what she's due for. Then I'll be back to SS to see the best way to go about it. I want to let her start going in to nursing homes, so I know full vaccinations are a must

....sigh.

12-15-2012, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,987	Grateful! We had 3 blood tests done for Lisi & Kitzi this week---all of which are VIP tests---heartworm, Eherlichia, & Kalazar (deadly here & no treatment & I don't use the injection or the collar to prevent this). All 3 came back negative. Yippee. I don't normally do the heartworm test as we don't have it here in Athens, but because we spent 2 months in the US I thought it would be good to be sure! Both dogs had Eherlichia in Sept. and had a month treatment (Kitzel's second time w/it) so that was also crucial. The one I fear the most is the last one Kalazar---it is rampant here & my vets are all over me for not doing a preventative---but the shot is new here & I think it needs to be proven---even saying that I would not give it to Lisi because of her history of allergic reactions to other shots. So, really it is a crap shoot for me. It is required by law that dogs be tested once a year here & are usually put down if found positive. My vet told me she knows a baby (human) who was just diagnosed w/it & I heard of 3 children last year---I think it is the tip of the iceberg since Athens is always afraid people will panic if they have too much information. So, I am grateful---and so thankful for these mercies! __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

12-15-2012, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,932	Yay for clean bills of health __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-15-2012, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Maglily Maltese Guru Name: Brenda Dog's Name: Jodi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NL, Canada Posts: 8,052	great news on the tests! __________________

12-19-2012, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
sandrareeds Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	Its is really nice to hear this news. __________________ natural skin foundation

12-19-2012, 01:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,288	So happy to hear this great news. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-15-2012, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lily12 Member Dog's Name: Lily and Ella [Yorkie] Join Date: May 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 56	It's always great to hear good news!

12-19-2012, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
hoaloha Maltese Guru Name: Marisa Dog's Name: Obi (Bellarata's You Better Believe It) & Owen (Aria Maltese) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,408	That's awesome, Sandi. I thought it was complicated over in the US but sounds like nothing compared to Greece! I hope Lisi remains healthy and well despite all you've gone through! We are grateful for even the seemingly small blessings __________________ Click here to be Obi's facebook buddy! Click here to watch all of Obi's FUN maltese tricks and videos!

12-19-2012, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Liesl Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8,987	Thanks all! I did not do a complete blood work-up--just the 3 major areas of concern. For those who have asked about Lisi---she is doing ok but still not her old, lively self yet. She has started to play a little again. I have found a solution for her to NOT have the rabies shot and still be able to travel. I am going by a "don't ask, don't tell" policy here. My real concern is for the Lepto for her---she WON'T get any more shots, but I don't know how to protect her for this one which is rampant here. It isn't required for travel, but I just don't know if I should try the other one they give in the US w/out the adjuvant for Lepto? The vet told me that if they give her another shot they may not be able to save her next time. Ugh. Decisions. I would not do it here. It is due in Feb. I know the one she gets now only protects against 2 of the possible 4 Lepto strains. __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - St. Edelweiss

12-19-2012, 06:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
TLR Maltese Guru Name: Tracey Dog's Name: Ben Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,759	Sandi, that is fantastic news!!! __________________

12-19-2012, 06:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	Sandi, you are one amazing woman! You are a jet setter, the worlds newest fabulous Grandma, a person of strong faith and wonderful Momma - to fluffs and her babies. Seriously, hats off to you. I have no doubt that if there are better options for vaccinations, you will find them. Poor little Lisi is like my mini-me. I can't take anything without it creating a life threatening reaction, so I can really relate to that little sweetie. It's no fun. It's time for DH and I to update Lady Belles vaccinations and I am totally procrastinating about it. I need to call the Vet today and see what she's due for. Then I'll be back to SS to see the best way to go about it. I want to let her start going in to nursing homes, so I know full vaccinations are a must ....sigh. __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

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