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My Bully Gave Me Wings
- Feb 3, 2012
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- Abby (my Sweetie Head 10.24.11-11.23.12) and Otis
Mila is sick again. She keeps getting sick, this is the third time in a few months. Her left eye starts to roll back into Her head (may just be the covering moving up). This is followed by her losing her energy just laying on the couch with her eyes open. We have to feed her crushed ice to keep her hydrated. She is normally our crazy little white dog (AKA flying squirrel). She just spent 3 weeks on high doses of steroids and 5 weeks on a heavy dose of antibiotics. Her white blood cell count is currently 24,000. 15,000 is considered really high. Has anyone else come across these symptoms? She has already spent time in the hospital. And went through over $2,000 worth of testing. Blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, tests for tick born diseases and autoimmune diseases. Everything the vet could think of. Any ideas?
I've been trying to get to this post all day!! Sorry
The CBC all comes in normal except for the high WBC? Normally that signifies some kind of infection but after 5 weeks of antibiotics that is doubtful. I assume the blood was taken AFTER the 3 weeks of steroids? The steroids alone can cause the body to create more white blood cells. If the test was taken immediately after or during the steroid treatment, wait a week and request a mini panel. (the mini panel is cheaper and only tests a couple of things)
There are other things that can cause this high of a value. Inflammation. Adrenal glands. Stress. You said that is he dehydrated and that is a definite cause of his high WBC. Ask your vet about subQ fluids for a few days to rehydrate him.
You don't say why the doctor put him on steroids in the first place?
Do you have copies of his test results?