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"Dogs with ehrlichiosis often are anemic, which means that they have abnormally low levels of circulating red blood cells and platelets.  If a dog is severely anemic, it may be admitted to the hospital and given blood or platelet-rich transfusions until it has stabilized. If a dog is dehydrated, it probably will be given intravenous fluids that contain electrolytes.  Antibiotics may be prescribed and given either orally or intravenously.  Glucocorticoid medications may be appropriate if the animal\u2019s platelet count is extraordinarily low, on the theory that temporarily suppressing the dog\u2019s immune system might delay platelet destruction. Androgen steroids can stimulate bone marrow production and generally are considered for dogs with chronic ehrlichiosis."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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