A 12-year-old Shih Tzu is severely anaemic Pt 1/4
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2018-03-12

A 12-year-old Shih Tzu had severe anaemia today with very low red blood cells and haemoglobin. The first vet had treated for blood in the urine around 7 days ago and said blood test showed mild anaemia.

Gums are extremely pale. The dog was not eating and drinking for 3 days. The dog is hospitalised and given IV drips and medication.

Tests were negative for tick fever or heartworm. A leucocytosis suggested bacterial infection. This does not mean that there is no tick fever in progress. An anti-tick fever was given SC today.