can papaya leaf juice increase platelet count of pets (dog)

my pet palo has tested +ve for tick fever he is four yr old lab and his platelet count is low abt 21000 though doctors hv started the antibiotics (daily for 5  days after which agaiin the bold will be tested) i ant to know whether i can give him papaya leaf juice to increase platelet count. Plz hel and send recommendations..


Regards
Avantika

[ginger899]

I'm sorry I don't know. You have to be careful because some things which are fine for humans can be toxic for dogs.
But try to re-post your question on the Expert Forum. There are a couple of good vets who answer questions on there, and know a bit about alternative treatments.

Here is the link:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Animal-Health---General/show/112