What are Babesia, Anaplasma, & Ehrlichia in dogs? Are they tick fever?

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Blood parasote disease like babesia, anaplasma etc are similar to tick fever ? Also what causes babesia, anaplsma to dogs , ? Does platelets came down in babesia or anaplasma? I want to know the main and all causes if anaplasma and babesia canis disease. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 2 years and 5 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Tick fever is caused by an organism called Erlichia, it is not the same as Anaplsama or Babesia but the symptoms are very similar and platelets deficiency are present in those 3 diseases. all three are transmitted by ticks.

What are Babesia, Anaplasma, & Ehrlichia in dogs? Are they tick fever?

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