I have a dog with AIHA and thrombocytopenia. Are Beets good for dogs?

My pomeranian male dog has been diagnosed with Low Platelet counts, and Anemia. He is now on Cortisone treatments, but I was looking for vegetables that I could give to him to improve his chances of survival. He is an amazingly loveable dog.

Autoimmune-mediated hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia are treated by suppressing the immune system. The immune system is attacking the cells and destroying them. So, we need to suppress the immune system. Sometimes we can find out why this has happened -certain drugs can cause it, some dogs can have an “allergic” response to vaccines that make it happen, exposure to toxins, and even ingesting some vegetables like onions can cause anemia.

Food that he likes and wants to eat is the best thing for your pet. You don’t want to introduce anything new that may GI upset, ulceration, or pancreatitis at this delicate time. I would feed him what you’ve always fed him.

Many foods are marketed to improve immune functions, but with your dog’s condition, you DON’T want that. That would be detrimental to your pet’s health. Feed a balance and regular diet consisting of dog food and avoid people food. You want a diet that contains protein for iron and amino acids, and carbohydrates and fats for energy.

The important part of your dog’s survival is following veterinary recommendations, giving medications as prescribed, frequent exams to monitor the disease, and preventative care to avoid common illnesses. I would not go looking to change your dog’s diet.

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