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Our 4 year old female german shepard has been diagnosed with ERHLICHIOSIS with low white blood cells and low blood platelet count of 125.She was put on 63 doxycycline 100mg 1.5 tablets twice a day until gone.Her white blood cells are normal now but her platelet count is still low.Is there a holistic/homeopathic treament for this or something that will not desroy her immune system.I have read steriods will help,but that will be a very last resort.Also supplements are helpful to.We did to get her spaded.Thanks for any help.

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Age: 4; Female; Breed: german shepard

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doxycycline 100mg

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January 20 2006 at 11:18 AM (2 hours and 46 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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January 20 2006 at 2:43 PM (3 hours and 25 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
I dont understand the answer.Is low platelets the same as low red blood cells?Can you be more specific on how much liver she needs.She is 65 lbs.Thanks
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January 20 2006 at 7:48 PM (1 hour and 26 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
Just one more thing then i will pay you.Years ago i had a physical and the RN said i was not clotting very fast and she said i need more vitamin K.HAVE YOU GOT ANY IDEA IF THIS IS THE SAME FOR DOGS IF ITS TRUE.tHANKS
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January 21 2006 at 3:27 AM (7 hours and 38 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
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Vitamin K can help with that. You have to be very careful not to overdose on it.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&articleid=710
Kelp and egg yolk are sources for it.

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