Low WBC , Plt & Lym

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Psycho 's blood test came back great but his white counts were low. WBC 4.42, Plt 295, Lym 13.3 He is 9 or 10 not sure and indoor only. He is fine eating playfull and litter box habits normal. The Vet was not at all concerned . He does have feline Eye Herpes that flares up once and a while. Anyone ever experience something like this.
Also he had a distemper vac in 2010 but vet does not think it necessary to give him another one. Any thoughts on this as well.
 

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Last time Darko had a blood test, some of his values where "out of whack", and when I questioned our Vet, she said  many times stress plays a part in that, and cats are usually stressed when they come in.  Also, these values need to be read as a whole, not necessarily individually, that's probably why it takes many years to get those little initials behind their names (DVM).  So....if your Vet wasn't concernred, then I wouldn't be either.

As far as not needing a follow-up vaccination, many people don't get follow-up vaccinations after the initial boosters are done in kittenhood.  Some folks believe that the initial set is good for life.  Your Vet must belong to that group of people.  Just proves he or she is not money hungry
 
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Thank you mrsgreenjeens. He s a wonderful vet and We ve been going to him 7 years. I ve learned over the years that he does what is best for Psycho . Just wanted another opinion . Merry Christmas [emoji]127876[/emoji][emoji]128571[/emoji]
 
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