B IS FOR... From blood disorders and bandaging tips to deadly tick-borne diseases, Vicky’s got it covered in part two of our new series.
BABESIOSIS
Caused by the tick-borne parasite Babesia canis, this infection has been a concern only if dogs travelled to Europe, but in 2016, cases of dogs that had never left the UK were seen in Essex and Hertfordshire. Babesia is carried by Dermacentor reticulatus ticks which are now feared to be spreading in the UK.
Babesiosis can cause fever, pale mucous membrane, anorexia, lethargy, anaemia, jaundice, and enlarged lymph nodes and spleen. Sometimes, dark urine is noticed as it contains broken down blood cells. Babesiosis is diagnosed by blood smears and blood tests but drugs for treating the disease are not licenced for dogs in the UK so infection can be fatal.
From blood disorders and bandaging tips to deadly tick-borne diseases, Vicky’s got it covered in part two of our new series
Infection can be avoided by using an appropriate tick-preventative spot-on cream, collar or tablet treatments – and check and remove ticks every day. Some veterinary practices collect ticks and send them away for identification so the spread of ‘exotic’ ticks can be monitored.
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The humble teal
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Fab all-rounder
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A yen for the Fens
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