Ehrlichiosis in dogs
Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by rickettsia and frequently diagnosed in Dubai. It is transmitted by ticks cause changes in the blood picture of affected animals. Symptoms usually appear about seven days after infection.
Usually begin with fever, anemia, lethargy, trembling of the whole body, muscular or articular pain, and loss of appetite. Can also cause increased bleeding from mucous membranes. In a clinical study it can be lead to an enlarged spleen and lymph nodes. As the disease progresses it can cause severe weight loss and permanent destruction of the bone marrow, damaging the immune system of the animal.
The treatment includes the tetracycline group of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and vitamins.
REMEMBER
The best way to prevent ticks and their associated diseases is to regularly treat your pet with Front-line or another tick treatment to prevent ticks from affecting your animal. Furthermore you should regularly check the skin of your dog for ticks.
