My puppy is lethargic with low blood counts. What should I do?

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my puppies blood reports just came as he was very sick. hemoglobin is only 5 and the platelets are just 80,000. our vet has only given us some more homeopathic meds and says he'll be fine. he's right now very lethargic, not even wanting to move. what according to you should be done for him and if the needed treatment is given properly, will he survive? he's eating and drinking well but had a little diarrhoeal poop. no vimiting. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 17 days old | 5.3 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would recommend a visit with a vet. It sounds like your puppy needs intensive care, IV fluids, possibly glucose supplementation. If he is eating and drinking and not vomiting, these are good signs, however if he is very lethargic and not moving that is concerning. To tell what is going on, what treatment to perform and prognosis, he needs more tests to determine what the cause of his illness is, so I cannot give any more specific answers. You can try posting your question again with blood results (picture of the results) along with any other information (temperature, heart rate, gum colour, how long he has been sick for, etc.). We might be able to better help you with that. Best of luck with Luffy!

My puppy is lethargic with low blood counts. What should I do?

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