Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Richard Thounaojam, JB Rajesh, Saljrang G Momin, Jelly D Sangma and Sabetini S Marak

Abstract:
Tick-borne gram negative intracellular parasites- Anaplasma platys and zoonotic Anaplasma phagocytophilum causes Canine anaplasmosis with very few established clinical signs like pyrexia, anorexia, lethargy, anaemia and haematological profile showing thrombocytopenia, reduced haematocrit and haemoglobin. A canine Anaplasma antibodies detected case in Tura, Meghalaya through SNAP 4Dx Plus lateral flow assay showed usual signs and blood profile indicative of anaplasmosis with additional clinical signs which were least documented such as leaky bilateral hindlimb oedema, eosinophilia and biochemical parameters like reduced blood urea and ALP. The animal was treated with imidocarb and combi drugs of doxycycline, clindamycin and metronidazole and subsequent improvement was observed.