A 12-year-old Shih Tzu is severely anaemic Pt 2/4
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2018-03-12

Mar 12, 2018

This video is 24 hours after IV treatment with antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids, glucose and electrolytes. The Shih Tzu looks stronger, can stand, but is severely anaemic 

The 12-year-old Shih Tzu had severe anaemia yesterday, 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.

X-rays show no urinary stones. Some gas in the intestines. 

Examination.  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. It is possible that there is a tick fever infection causing severe anaemia with very low red cell count and haemogloblin. The platelet count is normal.