Therapeutic management of concomitant pyometra and babesiosis in a bitch Aishwarya R.1,*, Azeez C.P. Abdul2, Johns Joju3, Arun P.3 1Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, Wayanad-673576 (Kerala) 2Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, Wayanad-673576 (Kerala) 3Veterinary Surgeon, DVC, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kozhikode *Corresponding author. E-mail: aishwaryavet7495@gmail.com
Online published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract A bitch was presented with history of anorexia, purulent vaginal discharge, vomiting and lethargy since three days. Clinicogynaecological examination revealed distended abdomen and on ultrasonographical examination, multiple anechoic sacculations and enlarged spleen were observed. Hemato-biochemical examination revealed leucocytosis, decreased platelet count increased BUN and creatinine and peripheral blood smear showed negative for hemoprotozoas. The animal was treated for pyometra with a combination of Dinoprost tromethamine, Mifepristone, Amoxicillin/ Sulbactam and Pantoprazole. Follow up on seventh day revealed decrease in diameter of pus pockets and persisting decrease in platelet count. Blood sample was subjected to PCR and confirmed Babesia gibsoni infection. Treatment for babesiosis with triple antibiotics was followed up with Doxycycline, Clindamycin and Metronidazole. A review examination on 25th day revealed decrease in pus sacculations, marked increase in platelet count and reduction in WBC count. The animal recovered successfully from pyometra and babesiosis. Top Keywords Babesiosis, Bitch, Pyometra. Top |