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The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology
Year : 2016, Volume : 11, Issue : 4
First page : ( 53) Last page : ( 54)
Print ISSN : 2394-0247. Online ISSN : 2395-1176.

Isosporosis among stray pups

Seemanthini R.*, Vinodkumar K.

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala

*Corresponding Author: seemanthinichandran41@gmail.com

Online published on 5 May, 2016.

Abstract

Canine isosporosis is an enteric disease caused by the genus Isospora characterised by severe colitis and enteritis. The present study involved 12 non-descript stray pups of 2–3 months age which had diarrhoea, anorexia, dullness and found positive for Isospora canis by floatation method. On physical examination, pale mucous membrane, sub-normal temperature and dehydration were noticed. Haematology revealed anaemia (reduced haemoglobin, total erythrocyte count and packed cell volume). Pups were treated with sulphonamide trimethoprim @ 15 mg/kg intravenously for 5 days along with fluid therapy and iron supplementation. Marked clinical improvement was noticed by five days. The haematological parameters showed significant improvement after treatment.

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Keywords

Isosporosis, Colitis, Anaemia, Stray pups.

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