Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Pattapu Anjali, Bongu Sai Prudhvi and P Rama Devi

Abstract:
A 19-month-old male Labrador dog weighing 20 Kgs was bought to State Institute of Animal health (SIAH) TANUKU, Andhra Pradesh, India, with a history of anorexia, severe tick infestation and dull and inactive. On physical examination of the animal, pyrexia, bleeding gums, ecchymotic haemorrhages on the ventral abdomen, hyphema, swollen popliteal lymph nodes, and pale mucus membranes were noticed. Blood and serum samples are collected for complete blood picture, and serological tests. Haematological values revealed anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leucopenia and the serological study showed no significant changes. Peripheral blood smear examination revealed the presence of Ehrlichia canis morula stages in monocytes. The dog was treated accordingly with antibiotic (doxycycline@10mg/kg), antihistamine (chlorpheniramine maleate) and NSAID (meloxicam @ 0.2 mg/kg), Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (filgrastim@10mcg/kg) was given and platelet enhancer syrups like advaplat are advised. Blood transfusion was done on the second day of treatment to improve hemoglobin concentration. The animal did not survive despite intensive treatment.