Anaplasmosis in Kintamani Crossbreed Dog: A Case Report

    March 2021 in “ Indonesia Medicus Veterinus
    Ninis Arsyi Tahlia, I Nyoman Suartha, I Gede Soma, Ninis Arsyi Tahlia, I Nyoman Suartha, I Gede Soma
    Studysummary This case report describes successful treatment of anaplasmosis in a Kintamani mix dog with doxycycline, ivermectin, vetadryl, and Livron b-plex, leading to improved activity, hair growth, appetite, and tick eradication.
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    This case report detailed an instance of anaplasmosis in a 1-year-old Kintamani crossbreed dog, which presented with symptoms such as itching, tick infestation, lethargy, decreased appetite, and erythema. Clinical examination revealed pale oral mucosa, weakness, and tick infestation, while hematology showed normocytic hyperchromic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Blood smear tests confirmed the presence of Anaplasma spp. The treatment regimen included doxycycline, ivermectin, vetadryl, and livron b-pleks, which effectively improved the dog's activity, hair growth, appetite, and eliminated ticks.
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