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Pepe has finished his 329 euros day with the vet, having teeth cleaned and the papaloma removed.; When we came home he ran up the stairs faster than we have seen him go in 5 years!
Topic Started: Sep 30 2015, 01:35 PM (97 Views)
Erna
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Perhaps because he had not eaten all day and we told him that dinner was waiting. He devoured his dog food and ate half an apple after, as he is used to.

The vet said his hematacrit (red blood cells) was too low, as it was 16 months ago, and perhaps before that as well.

She suggested all sorts of expensive tests , but we think some good steak a few times a week should fix things. He seems fine in every way so far, for a 13 year old dog/
Edited by Erna, Sep 30 2015, 01:56 PM.
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I'm glad Pepe is OK. Can you please post more pictures of him?

Look up online about different food he can eat to increase his red blood cells. Did they offer you a medication for this?
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Sep 30 2015, 02:25 PM
I'm glad Pepe is OK. Can you please post more pictures of him?

Look up online about different food he can eat to increase his red blood cells. Did they offer you a medication for this?
no, what foods are suggested?

the vet also said they sent the small red papaloma from his mouth for biopsy but she said that when she removed it that it looked benign.
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Mrs Patrick Campbell
Sep 30 2015, 02:29 PM
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Sep 30 2015, 02:25 PM
I'm glad Pepe is OK. Can you please post more pictures of him?

Look up online about different food he can eat to increase his red blood cells. Did they offer you a medication for this?
no, what foods are suggested?

the vet also said they sent the small red papaloma from his mouth for biopsy but she said that when she removed it that it looked benign.
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/symptoms-and-treatments-of-anemia-in-dogs

http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-diseases-conditions-a-z/anemia-dogs

https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-help-my-dog-increase-her-red-blood-cell-count
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http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/30632/pets/5_natural_ways_to_treat_canine_anemia.html


Nutritional iron-deficiency anemia, common in people, is uncommon in dogs with today's commercially balanced dog foods. Chronic iron deficiency, as described by the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook," is a clear indication that an insidious loss of blood is taking place.

Blood loss is a condition that is commonly caused by wounds or parasites such as worms and fleas. Symptoms of anemia in dogs include white or pale gums, weakness, and a fast pulse. Sometimes this condition indicates a more serious illness such as toxicity that results from a drug exposure. However, the more simple and common cause of anemia which is blood loss can be easily treated with a view toward promoting the growth of new red blood cells.

You need to give your dog a special diet rich in iron, protein, and vitamin B12. The following lists of foods and supplements are especially helpful and provide the necessary nutrients that your dog needs to treat anemia.

1. Beef liver which contains iron, protein, B complex, and B12.
2. Kelp powder which contains iodine and other trace minerals.
3. Green vegetables which contains iron and other minerals.
4. Nutritional yeast along with B12 which offers the same benefits as the liver.
5. Vitamin C, from 500 to 2,000 milligrams per day (depending on the dog's size) which helps with the absorption of iron from the intestinal tract.

If the condition is caused by parasites, then you will need to nip the problem in the bud and treat the parasite infestation first before using any other forms of treatment.

Using a many commercially available flea treatments such as shampoos and sprays can prove effective in killing fleas. But start by combing or brushing your dog on a white sheet or blanket so you can see any fleas fall off. And keep in mind that fleas can jump.

And don't forget to wash your dog's bedding and use a good flea powder on carpets throughout the house, especially in the areas where the dog sleeps and has it's bed.

According to the Dog Owner"s Home Veterinary Handbook", "Signs (of anemia) vary considerably, depending on the cause. Often they are overshadowed by the signs of a chronic illness, of which anemia is but one of the associated symptoms. In general, anemic dogs lack appetite, lose weight, sleep a great deal and show generalized waekness. "

They go on to caution, "With severe anemia, heart murmurs are common. The pulse is rapid and so is the breathing rate. The dog may faint when overexerting. Most of these signs also occur with heart disease, and these two conditions might be easily confused."

As always, your vet can make the final diagnosis.
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Thanks r4, we shall try some more red meat, which he loves. We have avoided giving Pepe drugs or hormones.
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Glad to hear Pepe is ok and back home.
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Does Pepe ever get some poon-tang? That might perk up those red blood cells.
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Pepe has never had sex and has never been interested, though he has had many many offers from boy and girl dogs.

He has always rejected them all!
Edited by Erna, Sep 30 2015, 03:50 PM.
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He probably doesn't want to steal your thunder! :lol
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Mrs Patrick Campbell
Sep 30 2015, 03:49 PM
Pepe has never had sex and has never been interested, though he has had many many offers from boy and girl dogs.

He has always rejected them all!
:sex :lol
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