Vol. 9, Special Issue 6, Part C (2024)

Author(s): Nagella Naveen, Y Chaitanya, N Lakshmi Rani and C Pavan Kumar

Abstract: A six-year-old male mongrel dog, weighing 26 kg was presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex of NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram with the history of inappetence, pyrexia, bilateral blindness accompanied by hyphema and mild corneal opacity, as well as significant weight loss for the past four days. Clinical examination revealed elevated rectal temperature (103.9^oF), pallor mucous membranes, enlarged lymph nodes, tachycardia and lack of menace reflex in both the eyes. Haemato-biochemical examination indicated anemia, neutrophilia, hypoglycemia and slightly elevated total bilirubin. Microscopic evaluation of the wet blood film revealed motile Trypanosomes, while the Giemsa-stained blood smear showed a massive infection of Trypanosomes. Based on the diagnostic evaluation the case was confirmed as canine trypanosomiasis. The animal was successfully treated with a single intramuscular dosage of diminazene aceturate at a rate of 3.5 mg/kg body weight, along with supportive care. The dog showed recovery following a week-long course of treatment.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2024.v9.i6Sc.1897