The Journal of Advances in Parasitology

Research Article
J. Adv. Parasitology.1 (2): 27 - 29
http://dx.doi.org/10.14737/journal.jap/2014/1.2.27.29
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Bhavanam Sudhakara Reddy1*, Karumuri Nalini Kumari2, Sirigireddy Sivajothi3
1T.V.C.C. (Veterinary Medicine), College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur – 516360, Andhra Pradesh. India; 2Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati – 517 502, Andhra Pradesh. India;3Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur – 516360, Andhra Pradesh. India
*Corresponding author: bhavanamvet@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
Sarcoptic mange is one of the common contagious skin diseases affecting all the domestic animals through host–adapted variants. In the present study sixteen dogs with scabies was noticed. All the dogs had intense itching, restlessness, frantic scratching, hair loss, reddened skin all over the body and scabs. Distributions of the lesions were noticed at the margins of the ears, elbows, face and legs. Haematological abnormalities include reduced total erythrocyte count and haemoglobin concentration levels. Affected dogs also showed leukocytosis with neutrophilia, eosinophilia and monocytosis. Biochemical changes included reduced mean total serum protein and serum albumin levels when compare with healthy dogs. Reduced total T4 (2.32±0.25μg/ dL) and free T4 (1.37 ±0.04 ng/dL) levels were also recorded in this study.

Key Words: Haemato biochemical changes, Thyroxin, Dogs, Scabies