low platelets can be caused by an autoimmune disease among other things, so it's just a coincidence. occasionally blood clotting problems might be discovered after grooming when the owner or groomer notices bruising which is not caused by grooming but alerts the owner to a problem because it is abnormal. unless his platelets were tested just before, it's impossible to say if they suddenly dropped or if they were low for some time. what was the diagnosis the vet gave?

Shirnat, what did you vet say about the platelet count and is you dog now on prednisone? I highly doubt a haircut would cause an immune disorder, usually it is a reaction to an antibiotic, vaccines, certain foods or something else. Sometimes there is no known cause. I have a cocker/aussie mix that developed IMT (Immune mediated Thrombocytopenia) after her last puppy shot. She was put on prednisone and did thankfully recover from it. How is your dog doing now?

shirnat, is there a diagnosis yet for your dog's low platelets? Though no recent grooming, our dog is dealing with the same thing. High fever, VERY low platelets. He's had lots of tests, but the vets are unable to determine the cause so far. He's now on antibiotics + prednisone. We're glad he's doing better, but not knowing the cause of the problem is driving me crazy.

Seems "shirnat" joined the forum, posted about a serious issue, and disappeared back into the cloud. Really discouraging to see people post concerned and helpful responses, only to be blown off my people such as this.

I do hope the dog is getting proper care and is on the mend!