The tick-fevered Jack Russell never had ticks
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2014-05-22

Snow white gums and lethargy. I suspected tick fever though the owners were sure that the Jack Russell had no tick infestations in his life. Babesia canis, B. gibsoni and Erhlichia canis were present. I advised a blood transfusion based on his blood test but the owners would wait and see. Supportive IV drips, iron injections and Vit K1 were gtven.

The dog's blood was tested 3 weeks later on the owner's request. Blood smears were negative this time. The dog is active and eating. 

It is best to check for tick fever for Singapore dogs with sudden onset anaemia as misdiagnosis based on the owners' words that the dog had no tick fever would have killed this dog.