Symptoms of babesiosis in dogs

1. Inexplicable fever, with irregular and recurring fever, and the body temperature can reach 40-41 degrees;
2. Dogs are depressed and like to lie down , loss of appetite, weakness in limbs, and gradual weight loss;
3. Bad-smelling liquid will flow out of the mouth and nose, and the urine will be yellow to dark brown, and even hematuria may occur.

Causes of babesiosis in dogs

When a tick bites a dog, Babesia enters the dog's body with the tick's saliva, and then parasitizes and reproduces. Because Babesia parasitizes the red blood cells of dogs, it can cause hemolytic anemia and hemoglobin deficiency in dogs. At the same time, the lack of red blood cells in the body will begin to cause hypoxia in various organs of the dog, resulting in damage to various tissues and organs and a fatal risk. It is a very serious protozoal disease.

Methods to prevent canine babesiosis

1. First of all, the only known host of canine babesiosis is ticks, so the first step in prevention is to stay away from areas where ticks are active. Summer is about to begin, which is the season when ticks are most active. When you go out to walk your dog, you must stay away from grass, woods, and forests. If you must go there, do a good job of external deworming in advance. Xiao Ming recommends using Thanks to external anthelmintics such as Chongshuang and Fulian.
2. Clean and disinfect the home environment regularly, especially around the dog’s kennel and cage. It can be exposed to the hot sun for disinfection. Of course, a more thorough method is to use dog disinfectant mixed with water in proportion and then spray. Leave to dry.
3. Once you find that your dog is bitten by a tick, do not pull it out directly. Because the mouthparts of ticks have a special structure, pulling it out directly can easily cause the head of the tick to remain in the dog's body, causing inflammation. It is recommended to use alcohol. Wipe it on the tick, and then use tweezers and other tools to remove it. If it is difficult to operate, it is recommended to send it to the hospital for treatment by a doctor. In addition, if you are bitten by ticks frequently, it is best to get tested to prevent other diseases later.