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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 1/2017

01-03-2017 | Original Article

Successful therapeutic management of canine Isosporosis in puppies

Authors: Nishiswapna Garanayak, A. R. Gupta, R. C. Patra

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Four labrador male puppies were confirmed for the Isospora spp infection by direct smear and flotation method following complains of anorexia, haematemesis and haematochezia. The puppies were treated with trimethoprime and sulphamethoxazole @ 40 mg/kg body weight in combination with metronidazole @ 10 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 5 days which was supported with fluid therapy, aniemetics and plasma expanders. All the animals showed completed clinical recovery along with clearing of faecal oocyst.
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Metadata
Title
Successful therapeutic management of canine Isosporosis in puppies
Authors
Nishiswapna Garanayak
A. R. Gupta
R. C. Patra
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-015-0747-0

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