lethargic Husky

[melann3x]

5 year old husky was in great health,shape-  all of sudden   lethargic, withdrawn    vet advises  not sure   low red blood cells           maybe ate something?
was overnight at vet on iv    

any  suggestions

[Margot49]

You don't know ?  Are you giving Trifexus ir Sentinal pills or using any topical treatments?

[melann3x]

don't believe so

[Margot49]

Just wondering if you have your dog on any Heart worm and/or flea medication.

[melann3x]

ultrasound came back    organs look good-  continue iv  anti biotics   monitor blood  

[ActingBrandNew]

Is your dog back at home with you? What did the vet say about the gall bladder? Glad he's doing better.

[melann3x]

dog is better, alert - liver better       doctor mentioned poss gal bladder ?  

[ActingBrandNew]

Are you saying that your Husky has low RBC's? (Anemic) Certian parasites like hookworms can cause Anemia in dogs along with other more serious conditions.

"your veterinarian will look for a source of internal or hidden blood loss, for example, a ruptured tumor on the spleen, a stomach ulcer, or parasites. If red blood cells are being destroyed, the animal may appear jaundiced (a yellowish color of the whites of the eyes, skin, or gums). Animals with longterm anemia have had time to adjust, and their signs are usually slower to develop. These include loss of energy, weakness, and loss of appetite. Affected animals will have similar physical examination findings, such as pale gums, an increased heart rate, and possibly enlargement of the spleen or a heart murmur."

http://www.merckmanuals.com/pethealth/dog_disorders_and_diseases/blood_disorders_of_dogs/anemia_in_dogs.html