Low Glucose Levels in Dogs

[babykat]

My dog has just gotten over a bout of ehrlichiosis. Last April, she was diagnosed with ehrlichiosis and also had skin fungal infections. After almost a month of treatment, we had her blood tested again.  Platelet count came back ok, although a bit high.  Her ALT level was very high.  According the vet, it could have been caused by the drugs she was on to fight ehrlichiosis.  We waited another month to see if her liver function would normalize on its own.

Another blood test was ran yesterday.  Her test results indicated normal ALT levels, as well as normal kidney and blood count indicators.  However, she had very low glucose level.  Normal level, according to her vet, was about 60 units.  Hers was 18.

What could be the cause of this and are there any natural ways to supplement or aid her?  Thanks.

[tonyb286]

Just a 'bump' to get you up the forum list. Hopefully you're questions will be more noticeable to posters as a result. Tony

[babykat]

Also, her blood tests showed that her ALP is a bit low (19 out of the normal minimum of 20)

[babykat]

Thanks.

[tonyb286]

Hi. I hadn't heard of ehrlichiosis before, but now I have read up on it, I feel more informed. Nothing suggests hypoglycemia is related to the primary condition, but that's just after reading a few of the specs available about it. It may be that others more informed and more knowledgable may have other useful information to give you.

I am posting partly to push your message up ahead of others on the forum, as no one else has come back with anything yet (14hrs after you posted) ... hopefully someone will post more useful stuff for you. Tony