Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 5 months old
My dog came positive with babesia canis so what is it ? In blood smear report under protozoa it came b.canis+ sonis it brucella or babesia canis
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Published on May 28th, 2018
Hello, It is Babesia not Brucella. Babesia is a protozoal parasite that attacks the red blood cells of dogs causing anemia. You need to have Danny treated for Babesia as soon as possible. Typically, patients are treated with imidocarb. Please follow up with your veterinarian to discuss therapy.
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Published on May 28th, 2018
It is babesia canis; anemia is not present now but only thrombocytopenia which is a common finding in babebiosis. Anemia could develop on a later stage. Diagnosis should be confirmed (qPCR on EDTA blood) and treatment started. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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