Vol. 9, Special Issue 4, Part B (2024)

Author(s): PI Ganesan and Simran Shekhawat

Abstract: In this case study a seven months old female dog was admitted for disease investigation. The clinical examination of the dog showed the presence of Rhipicephalus sanguineous ticks and the clinical signs were anorexia (for two months), dehydration, congested mucus membrane, transient fever, and enlarged popliteal lymph node. Peripheral blood smear examination revealed infection of Theileria species. The hematological parameters such as Hb, WBC, hematocrit, MCH, MCHC, & platelets were significantly reduced which shows the damage to the hematopoietic system in general. The increased SGOT& SGPT levels show the liver damage and the kidney function was normal.