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Canine haemobartonellosis (view source)
Revision as of 19:41, 13 September 2010
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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Disease usually affects adult dogs.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
* Mild-moderate anaemia
* Pale mucous membranes
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment with doxycline, tretracycline or oxytetracycline is usually effective. Supportive treatment of blood transfusions may be needed in severe cases. Glucocorticoids can also be administered. The PCV should be monitored until it has returned to a normal level and clinical signs have resolved.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The prognosis is good, treatment is usually successful in the uncomplicated case. For animals which present with more severe signs due to a previous splenectomy or chemotherapy have a more guarded prognosis.
==References==
==References==