Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
K Jalajakshi, M Chandrakala and P Mala Kondaiah

Abstract:
To evaluate the hematological parameters of stray dogs naturally infected with Hepatozoon canis presented to various veterinary dispensaries of Andhra Pradesh. The results of present haematological study of all infected dogs showed the remarkable decrease in the level of Hb, RBC and PCV values. These observations indicate development of severe erythrocytopaenia and anaemia. The decrease in the level of platelet count indicates severe thrombocytopenia. The decrease in MCH and MCHC values indicates anaemia also observed the neutrophilia and lymphocytopaenia.