Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Babesiosis causing depression and blood in urine in a farmed wolf
By Karbowiak, Grzegorz et al.·Published in Wiadomosci parazytologiczne·2008·ski Institute of Parasitology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The case of babesiosis in farmed wolf (Canis lupus L).
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A farmed wolf in Poland was found to have babesiosis, a disease caused by parasites that can lead to symptoms like depression, loss of appetite, and blood in the urine. The wolf was treated with antibiotics, which successfully improved its condition. This case marks the first recorded instance of babesiosis in a wolf in Poland, highlighting the importance of monitoring wildlife health.
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Abstract
There was recognised the case of canine babesiosis in farmed wolf (Canis lupus) in Białowieza, northeastern Poland. The typical symptoms were observed in animal--depression, asitia, and haematocyturia. The treatment with antibiotics gave positive results. It was the first observation of babesiosis in wolf in Poland.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19055068/