Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature Poodle with Immune-Mediated Low White Blood Cells
By Brunson, BenjaminĀ·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital AssociationĀ·2019Ā·From the Department of Clinical SciencesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Immune-Mediated Neutropenia in a Miniature Poodle.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female toy poodle was brought to the vet after experiencing 10 days of tiredness, vomiting, diarrhea, and not wanting to eat. The vet suspected she had immune-mediated neutropenia (a condition where the immune system attacks white blood cells) and confirmed it with a bone marrow test. After starting treatment, her condition improved, and follow-up blood tests showed positive results. This case highlights a safe and effective way to diagnose this condition in dogs.
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Abstract
A 10 yr old spayed female toy poodle was presented to a tertiary referral center for a 10 day history of waxing and waning lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. An immune-mediated neutropenia (IMN) was suspected to be the underlying cause of her clinical signs. A bone marrow aspirate was obtained from the chostochondral junction of the 11th and 12th ribs on the right side and provided a definitive diagnosis of IMN. A positive response to therapy and repeat blood work further confirmed the diagnosis. Obtaining bone marrow aspirates from the chostochondral junction is a safe, cheap, and reliable method of diagnosing IMN and can be performed in the private practice setting with light sedation and minimal need for specialized equipment.
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