Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with babesiosis infection and no preventive treatment case report
By Vinclérová Veronika et al.·Published in Folia Veterinaria·2025·1Department of Morphological Disciplines, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Košice, Slovakia, PL·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Uncomplicated canine babesiosis without prophylaxis: Case report and retrospective analysis
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male Yorkshire Terrier was brought to the vet because he was not eating, had a fever, was weak, vomiting, and had blood in his urine. Tests showed he had a serious infection called babesiosis caused by a parasite (Babesia canis). His blood tests indicated low platelet counts and high bilirubin levels, which suggested significant health issues. The dog was treated for the infection, and the case highlighted the importance of regular parasite prevention to avoid such severe illnesses in the future.
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Abstract
Canine babesiosis is a serious disease caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Babesia, most commonly Babesia canis and Babesia gibsoni. A four-year-old male Yorkshire Terrier was presented to a private veterinary clinic with anorexia, fever, weakness, vomiting, and hematuria. Microscopic examination of peripheral blood revealed the presence of Babesia canis. Further laboratory findings indicated marked thrombocytopenia and elevated total bilirubin levels, suggesting a severe clinical course potentially associated with hematopoietic dysfunction. The aim of this study was to describe a clinical case of uncomplicated babesiosis in a dog without a history of prophylactic antiparasitic treatment and to compare the findings with data from a retrospective group of ten dogs that had been diagnosed with babesiosis. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the regular administration of antiparasitic supplements to prevent Babesia spp. infections, thereby minimizing animal suffering and reducing treatment costs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2025-0014