My dog had B. gibsoni. What's a normal platelet count and next steps?

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He had b.gibsoni positive on 12 may last month his platelets were 1lakh after 14 days his platelets went down to 75000 then after every 1 week vet has done his platelets check where it came like 1 week 153000 2 week 155000 and last on 19 June his platelets came 202000 so what is the dogs normal platelets range and should I go for platelets check again or I should stop here I am confused what to do ? I am giving him GILOY water that helps in increasing platelets. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 7 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Well it looks like he is making platelets again which is good, however B. gibsoni also attacks red blood cells so it is important to have him also checked for a red blood cell count. Since you are in contact with a veterinarian and are having blood tests done, listen to your veterinarian's recommendation on when to do follow up blood tests.

My dog had B. gibsoni. What's a normal platelet count and next steps?

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