My dog has low WBC count and kidney issues. Should I be worried?

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How to increase the count of wbs in my dog? From her blood test she has 5500 per cmm whereas normal range is between 6000-17000 per cmm. She also has kidney and arthritis problem. Please guide me how to increase her wbs count? Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 38 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

In looking at the bloodwork you attached, I would not be concerned about the total White Blood Cell value being slightly lower than normal. After the total WBC value, the bloodwork breaks it down into individual white blood cells, like neutrophils and lymphocytes, none of which are too low. In fact, neutrophils, the body's first responders to infection or inflammation, are a little higher than the normal range. White blood cells are the fighters of the immune system, and it appears that Mary still has plenty in case she needs them. There is nothing you can do raise them other than keep her in good health. However, I do see that both BUN and Creatinine are also elevated. This can happen for many reasons, including severe dehydration, kidney insufficiency or failure, kidney infection, among others. These are the more concerning numbers that I see, and I am sure your vet has discussed a plan of action for these values.

My dog has low WBC count and kidney issues. Should I be worried?

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