My dog has enlarged lymph nodes, no cancer, high WBC, but acts fine. What's next?

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My dog has multiple enlarged lymph nodes but biopsy and blood tests show no cancer only WBC is 38000 and he doesn’t act sick, what to do next? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 9 years and 1 month old | 30 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

If there is no detectable cancer, then the best thing to do here is treat it like an inflammatory condition with steroids +/- antibiotics through your vet. I would also consider an abdominal ultrasound just to be thorough. Elevated WBC's either means infection or inflammation in most cases, especially if cancer is ruled out. I hope that this helps and best of luck moving forward with your pet Chub. Take care. : )

My dog has enlarged lymph nodes, no cancer, high WBC, but acts fine. What's next?

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