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01-03-2015 | Original Article

Haemato-biochemical findings and thyroxin levels in canine demodicosis

Authors: B. Sudhakara Reddy, K. Nalini Kumari, S. Sivajothi

Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

In the present study, haemato-biochemical changes associated with canine demodicosis are reported. Dogs (n, 16) affected with generalized demodicosis revealed significant reduction in total erythrocyte count and haemoglobin levels. All the dogs had normal packed cell volume. Affected dogs also showed leukocytosis accompanied by neutrophilia, eosinophilia and lymphopenia. Dogs had normal serum protein levels, normal A/G ratio, reduced serum albumin levels, increased serum globulin and cholesterol levels. Dogs with demodicosis did not show any significant difference in total T₄ and free T₄ levels when compare with health dogs.

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Title: Haemato-biochemical findings and thyroxin levels in canine demodicosis
Authors: B. Sudhakara Reddy
K. Nalini Kumari
S. Sivajothi
Publication date: 01-03-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Comparative Clinical Pathology / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1618-5641
Electronic ISSN: 1618-565X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-014-1893-y

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