My dog is being treated for proteinuria (3+) since August 2019. Enalapril 2.5 mg, 1.5 tabs 2x daily. She is on a renal friendly low fat diet (very high quality - veterinary prepared). Recent lab results: UPC-R is 1.9 (1.3 in 5/20). Urine creatinine is 145.8 and Urine protein is 283.9 (189.5 in 5/20). WBC (4.7 down from 6.6 in 8/19) and lymphocytes (.705 down from 1.221 in 8/19) were low. The vet said results looked good except urine protein was higher but I am concerned about low WBC and lymphocytes. He did not recommend any changes in diet or medication.

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Hello, my vet is advising for dog to remain in urgent care due to low white blood cell count. I don't want to leave her alone the whole weekend. what can I do at home to increase her blood count.

My dog was diagnosed with epilepsy last year. Since then, he has been on phenobarbital 32.4mg. Since he see a holistic veterinarian, he is also taking Chinese herbs and CBD oil. He has been seizure free for a year and his CBC test have always been normal. However, the vet noticed a drop on white blood cells in his blood work yesterday. She seems to think we should take him of the phenobarbital since this could be the cause...but I'm hesitant...I don't want his seizures to come back and I don't think we should jump to that conclusion without doing more research. Any thoughts?

Our 2.5-year-old French Bulldog spent two days in the ER. He came down with a fever (104+) on Sunday evening, runny nose, very watery/runny eyes and lack of interest in food. We visited the vet on Monday; blood work came back on Tuesday showing that his white blood cell count was dangerously low; she advised a visit to the ER. The ER kept him overnight, did more blood work and found that his platelets were dangerously low (30) and his red blood cell count was also dropping. We visited him that night and took his favorite foods—he was alert with only a mild fever and eagerly ate. He had been on a steroid while in the ER, IV fluids and antibiotics. The next day, his platelets had increased to 70 and he had improved enough to be sent home with meds. (doxycycline and clavamox) Today (two days home) he seems close to his normal self. Trip to the vet today: tick disease panel came back negative and the vet has not found anything in the blood work that might have caused this. We are anxiously waiting for Monday to see if his platelet and white blood cell counts have improved. The vet has not ruled out an infection (including tick disease) of some sort and has said it could be an immune disorder or bone marrow issue. Are there tick diseases that don't show up on a tick panel? What kinds of immune disorders might cause these symptoms?

Just want to know whether Neupogen(filgastrim) can be given to dogs who develop neutropenia while on chemotherapy. If so, what is the usual dose? Our dog has been recently diagnosed with Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. We are going for an initial evaluation at the University of Florida tomorrow to see what our options are. I'm just trying to anticipate side effects and possible solutions.

Our 5 1/2 year old male English Setter has always been healthy and happy until sudden lethargy and loss of appetite. After 3 days, saw blood in urine and immediately took him to an emergency vet hospital. Xrays of abdomen and chest were clear, urine analysis and most blood work were good too, and no fever. However, low neutrophil count and most worrisome series of ulcers all over his penis --around 15 small white ulcerations/cavities, which is what led to the bloody discharge. He hasn't traveled or been to a dog park, etc. but is in a high degree of pain. Waiting for results of cytology and taking pain meds and antibiotic. We're worried and perplexed how he could suddenly become so ill. After a day of IV fluids and meds, he's looking much better and is eating again.

My 3-year-old coon/mountain ker mix had an eye issue, inflammed and red. Took him to vet 3 times. Tried anti-inflammatory, steroids and drops. After about 6 weeks of back and forth and the eye seeming to get better, it got extremely worse overnight. Took him to the ER where there is also an opthalmologist who did a consult. Course of treatment was broad spectrum antibiotics, pain med and ointment. Did blood work and showed his WBC was extremely low (never told count) as well as platletes low. Temp was 105. Also did an aspiration of the area, which cytology report showed inconclusive results. Only to say there was some infection present. Was able to take him home. A few hours later, would not eat, would not drink, walking like an arthritic dog (previous day was running around, eating and drinking completley fine). Ended up back at ER to stay for 2 nights. IV broad spectrum antibiotics, continuous IV pain meds, temp was 106. Two days of this and WBC was still extremely low. Did Head CT with contrast which showed cellulitis of all soft tissue surrounding eye. Wanted to remove eye. We were on board with this until dr. said they did not feel it was contained only to the eye, thought it was systemic (possibly something wrong with bone marrow) and didn't think removing the eye would resolve the issue (this was now almost 4 full days on IV antibiotics and still no increase in WBC). We unfortunatly made the decision to put him to sleep, which the vet supported. We asked about doing necropsy to determine exactly what had happened, but they don't do them.

Our ~9 yr old Pug/Chinese Mixed baby has been exhibiting signs of lethargy,no appetite,white gums and poor balance, and incontinence. Took the the general house vet. They took blood sample. Results showed low levels of white/red BC and low platelet levels. They prescribed prednisone and 2 anti-biotics, but were concerned about more serious issues. I decided to take the drug therapy for 3 days. She showed signs of more energy, began eating again, but randomly lost her motor skills and displayed somewhat of a seizure. We took her to the specialist immediately. She has been stabilized but the concern that she may not make it is on my mind every minute. They are doing numerous scans/tests/ to determine exactly what it is going on, but I fear the worst.