My dog had the opposite problem and that was very serious.
Anyway - be sure and educate yourself a little more about this condition with your dog. Don't just assume he has cancer and do nothing.
People often have no symptoms with very high platelet counts - high platelets can be the result of many different medical conditions.
Some of these conditions can be treated. Given the right circumstances, there are medicines, and I know some people take aspirin for this. But whether medicines or aspirin are appropriate depends on what is causing the high platelet count.
I agree - you don't want your well-feeling little guy to go through a lot of treatment, etc. I wouldn't. But try and find out a little more about what's causing his problem -- wouldn't it be nice if there is something rather easy and not too expensive that you can do for him.
My answer is "yes" -- there may be something else going on (other than cancer or leukemia).. sometimes rheumatoid arthritis raises platelets - sometimes illnesses or injuries will do the same thing. And - some medicines can cause an increased platelet count also. And -- this condition can be less serious at times than it is at other times -- depending on the cause.
At least - repeat his lab studies (I'll bet your vet wants to do this anyway) .... his platelet count might go down...wouldn't that be great!
Good luck!
Carol Jean |