Why is my dog's WBC high with tick fever, swollen leg, and discharge?

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Why is my dog wbc so high as 30,000 ? Vet suspects tick fever as hes platelets and rbc are low and so is on doxy since 3 days . But now after 3 days hes front leg swollen. Is it possible that hes wbc go so high in tick fever ? However he also has ocassional watery reddish peniel discharge wich vet told coz of tick fever. However good thing is he has a decent appetite. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 years old | 30 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Tick fever is one option, but because of the reddish discharge from the penis i would also suspect prostate cancer (common in unneutered dogs his age). this needs to be ruled out before continuing with the treatment.

Why is my dog's WBC high with tick fever, swollen leg, and discharge?

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