Thyroxin Levels and Hematological Changes in Dogs with Sarcoptic Mange
January 2014
in “
The Journal of Advances in Parasitology
”
Studysummary This study observed that dogs with sarcoptic mange exhibited symptoms like intense itching and restlessness, along with specific haematological and biochemical abnormalities compared to healthy dogs.
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In this study, 16 dogs with sarcoptic mange exhibited symptoms such as intense itching, hair loss, and reddened skin, with lesions primarily on the ears, elbows, face, and legs. Haematological changes included reduced erythrocyte count and hemoglobin levels, along with leukocytosis, neutrophilia, eosinophilia, and monocytosis. Biochemical analysis showed decreased total serum protein and serum albumin levels compared to healthy dogs. Additionally, the affected dogs had reduced total T4 (2.32±0.25 µg/dL) and free T4 (1.37±0.04 ng/dL) levels, indicating potential thyroid function alterations associated with the condition.
