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Chances of sepsis or complications from owning a dog when i do not have a spleen? thank you?
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Owning a dog will not cause sepsis or any other infections or complications from having your spleen removed. Enjoy your dog. They are wonderful creatures. Good luck.
Answered 4/25/2023
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Getting the pneumococcal, hemophilis influenza& neisseria vaccines is important when you lack a spleen. It is also recommended that you have a course of an appropriate antibiotic on hand to start immediately should you contract a bacterial infection. Your physician will advise you.
Answered 4/25/2023
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