Hi All,
I am new to this forum and came seeking advice and perhaps commiseration. My poor 12.5 yr old baby is ill. The vet has done 2 blood tests and found that her platelet counts are below normal. Not at the dangerous level yet but I am worried. She has to go again to be tested in 3 weeks. He thinks she might have immune mediated thrombocytopenia. This could mean she will have to take steroids for a while until her platelet counts go up. He says this disorder is much more common in dogs than cats , particularly poodles and cocker spaniels. Has anyone else here had any experience with this? I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks from
Misty's Mom
I am new to this forum and came seeking advice and perhaps commiseration. My poor 12.5 yr old baby is ill. The vet has done 2 blood tests and found that her platelet counts are below normal. Not at the dangerous level yet but I am worried. She has to go again to be tested in 3 weeks. He thinks she might have immune mediated thrombocytopenia. This could mean she will have to take steroids for a while until her platelet counts go up. He says this disorder is much more common in dogs than cats , particularly poodles and cocker spaniels. Has anyone else here had any experience with this? I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks from
Misty's Mom