Hey Loretta!

Low platelet count in dogs is attributed to a condition called Thrombocytopenia. An immune mediated /autoimmune disease in dogs is Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia; while it sounds like your dog may have the latter, you should call your vet and confirm the diagnosis.

The treatment for these conditions is different:

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/cardiovascular/c_multi_thrombocytopenia

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/pethealth/dog_disorders_and_diseases/blood_disorders_of_dogs/anemia_in_dogs.html

If this were my dog and I were dealing with immune mediated hemolytic anemia I would not hesitate to hit it hard and heavy with steroids and antibiotics - the reason being, the conventional meds have a faster working time than the natural remedies which can take a great deal of time to work. While the steroids and antibiotics DO have a cumulative negative effect on the system, they really work well at nipping a major system crash in the bud - and you can then work to repair the damage via nutrition. You certainly could also use nutrition while doing the steroids, particularly to avoid using antibiotics.

If I had to choose a [non-Western] modality to deal with this condition I would try Homeopathy and possibly Bach Flower Remedies - in conjunction with intelligent feeding. Do a google search "homeopathic remedy auto immune disease dogs", "homeopathic remedy hemolytic anemia", "immune mediated hemolytic anemia", and then search again using 'Bach Flower Remedy' in place of the word 'homeopathic'; included in your search should be how to use the homeopathic encyclopedia the 'Materia Medica'. Be prepared to read up and please share your results and what you find.

Thank you so much Theresa...I really do appreciate you wise words....will do as you say....thanks again...have a blessed day

I have family that currently has dengue fever and while trying to research natural remedies to increase their platelets I came across information on barely grass and goldenseal. They look promising and are certainly worth a shot. You could always try giving your dog the barley grass supplements which is suppose to immediately increase the platelet count. Do some research on these suggestions.