Prevalence of coccidiosis in dogs along with haematological alterations as a result of chemotherapeutic trial
2009
Nisar, M. (Veterinary Research Inst., Lahore Cantt. (Pakistan)) | Khan, J.A. (University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore (Pakistan). Dept. of Clinical Medicine and Surgery) | Khan, M.S. (University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore (Pakistan). Dept. of Clinical Medicine and Surgery) | Khan, I.A.
A case control studies was conducted on 200 dogs to ascertain the prevalence of coccidiosis (Isosporiosis). A chemotherapeutic trial was also conducted to compare the efficacy of Co-trimoxazole and Furazolidone along with the effect of Isosporiosis and medication on various haematological parameters. The prevalence of Isospriosis was 18%. In chemotherapeutic trial, 30 naturally infected dogs were randomly divided into three equal groups A, B and C. Group A was treated with Co-trimoxazole (15 mg/kg) orally, Group B with Furazolidone (8 mg/kg) orally, while Group C was kept as infected non-medicated control. Group D consisting of 10 non-infected dogs was kept as non-infected non-medicated control. The efficacies of these chemotherapeutic agents were evaluated by counting oocysts per gram (OPG) of faeces on day 0, 3, 7 and 10 post medication. The results revealed that Co-trimoxazloe and Furazolidone had 97 and 95% efficacy, respectively. As a result of treatment in groups A and B, the values of haemoglobin and packed cell volume significantly increased on day 3, 7 and 10 post-medication. It was concluded that Co-trimoxazole and Furazolidone both were effective against coccidiosis in dogs but Co-trimoxazole was better than Furazolidone.
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