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Hi XXXXXXXX,
Were any tests besides a complete blood count (CBC) done? Was a chemistry panel, which would give you information about liver and kidney values, or Xrays done? Is there any vomiting or diarrhea, or just not eating?

A high hematocrit means a higher than normal red blood cell count. This can mean you, like me, live at a high altitude, or that the dog is a little dehydrated. I would want to know more than his cell counts, so if a chemistry panel wasn't done, it should be. If it was, and he still isn't eating, then you should get Xrays next.

Pepcid is an acid reducer, and I find it helps a lot with nausea and vomiting. If it doesn't help within a day or so, then I want to look harder for the reason that the dog is not eating. I would not wait a week. In the mentime, encourage him to at least drink fluids to combat dehydration. I think you need to follow up with your veterinarian. Good luck, Rebecca