Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
R Jasmin, M Balagangatharathilagar, R Edith, M Chandrasekar and MG Jayathangaraj

Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the hematological alterations in dogs with sepsis in comparison with healthy controls. The present study evaluated the hematological alterations in blood obtained from 103 septic dogs admitted in Critical Care Unit of the Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital. The results were compared with 10 healthy dogs. Based on the SIRS criteria, microbial source in blood, organ dysfunction and hemodynamic response the septic patients were identified in the present study. Blood samples were collected aseptically by cephalic venipuncture and analysis was performed using the auto hematology analyzer. The results revealed significant variations in hematological parameters between the control group and the septic groups.