Canine ehrlichiosis with uveitis in a pug breed dog: Case study
Author(s):
HK Ratre, SK Maiti, Shraddha Sinha, Neeti Bante, I Raj, R Dewangan, KR Baghel and S Nety
Abstract:
An adult pug dog with a history of anorexia was brought at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, DSVCKV, Anjora, Durg, with a high body temperature, partial vision, and tick infestation. Clinical examination showed light pink conjunctiva. Haematological finding showed slight anaemia and Thrombocytopenia along with marked leucocytosis and neutrophilia. On the day of being admitted to the TVCC, supportive treatments included Oxytetracycline @ 5-10 mg/kgbwt IV, Normal saline 250 ml IV, Meloxicam 0.5 mg/kgbwt IM, pantoprazole 1 mg/kgbwt I/V, Doxycyclin 10 mg/kgbwt twice daily PO for 21 days, and two doses of imidocarb dipropionate 6.6 mg/kgbBW were scheduled fourteen days apart. Supportive treatment with Cineraria Maritima Mexicana (aqueous) a homeopathic eye drop was given twice daily for 14 days. After receiving medication for 7 days, the dog made a smooth recovery and complete recovery was noticed after 21 days of post treatment.
How to cite this article:
HK Ratre, SK Maiti, Shraddha Sinha, Neeti Bante, I Raj, R Dewangan, KR Baghel and S Nety. Canine ehrlichiosis with uveitis in a pug breed dog: Case study. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2023; 12(9S): 962-963.