I have a 5 year old female Deer chihuahua, she is about 12 pounds and is currently very ill at my local Doggy ER. She is up to date on all her vaccinations, Her signs and symtoms are

• Increased liver production/enzymes
• ZERO white blood cells
• constant 105 temp
• Lack of appetite
• General Malaise
• Spurratic coughing/noise like she is clearing her throat (5-20 minuts)

Got the above information from blood work, at the moment the Vet has no idea what could be causing this as she has literally ZERO white blood cells, if it was an infection she said it would be elevated, not zero. On monday there going to extract bone marrow to test for lukemia but the doctor doesnt think that it is that, and is pretty much stumped.

If anyone has anything similar happen(ing) to them, please let me know so i can forward the information to my vet, as i fear my puppy wont make it through the weekend

Thank you very much!

Did you try doing an internet search for the causes of low white blood counts in dogs? Maybe that would give you and you vet some ideas.

I'm so sorry I have no idea. I will try to study internet also and help. Please keep us posted. I will pray.

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I have no idea, but I am praying for her.

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I found this:

Low white blood cells counts can indicate viral infections, bone marrow abnormalities or overwhelming infections and sepsis (blood poisoning). In this situation, the white blood cells are concentrated in the area of infection and are not circulating in the blood, resulting in a low count.

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I do not know but am so sorry. I will keep her-and you-in my prayers. PLEASE update us if you are able.

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I have been studying to internet with the symptoms you gave(I saw your request on another site also--hope they can help). I also looked at leptospirosis as another man suggested--don't know if that's it, but have the vet check it out. I read on a website that low white cell count (and I quote) can indicate viral infections, bone marrow abnormalities, or overwhelming infections and sepsis/blood poisoning (I also read it is a possible sign of drug/chemical poisoning). In this situation, the white blood cells are concentrating in the area of infection and are not circulating in the blood, resulting in a low count. Your dog must have a serious situation to cause it to be zero and maybe you would know if your situation would pinpoint anything that fits in a catagory to tell the vet. Also I found a website that would help you to read your dog's bloodwork and would explain the liver enzymes function--it's Conneaut Lake Veterinary Hospital - Meadville, PA. I hope this helps.

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I am so very sad your little one is critically ill. I pray your vet will be able to identify the underlying issue in order to begin an appropiate treatment. Meanwhile, as a serving Christian, I will be lifting your baby up in healing prayers. Sometimes, all we are able to do is give them over to God for healing. Please update us as you are able. Having lost 3 furbabies in 2011, the emotional pain you are suffering is quite raw for me and I know it is not easy to talk about these things when the outcome is not what you desire. Regardless, both of you will remain in my thoughts and my prayers. Blessings, Deb

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