Symptoms and treatment of piroplasmosis from a tick bite in dogs. Types of ixodid ticks. Blood test and laboratory diagnosis of piroplasmosis in dogs: piroplasmosis under a microscope

THIS IS SCARY!

MITE. DISEASE - PYROPLASMOSIS!

(tick before biting and tick after drinking blood)

. Main habitats of ticks: areas of mixed forest, forest clearings, clearings with thick grass and shrubs, clearings with old stumps, brushwood and dead wood. A meeting with them can take place in a park, on a boulevard, in a public garden, in a yard where there is some grass, in the very center of the city, where two or three stunted bushes grow. So don't think that if you don't take your dog into the forest, then all precautions have been taken. The tick has become quite a city dweller.

. Weather: better weather for ticks it is dry, sunny and warm. These days, they all, even the laziest ones, strive to find a blood carrier in order to drink the blood necessary for further reproduction. The weather when the tick is passive is cold days, with frost or rain. Here he, like many other insects, hides away and waits out the bad weather.

.Tick ​​activity: They begin to show their activity at temperatures above five degrees. As the temperature rises, their number and activity increases, reaching a maximum in May-June. At the height of summer, especially when it is hot and dry, ticks disappear, but they appear again in September and disappear completely in October. Therefore, as soon as the temperature of + 5 lasts for 3-5 days, the dog should be treated. The peak activity of ticks occurs in the morning and evening hours. Ticks do not like heat and are afraid of direct sun rays. They are not picky in choosing their potential victim. Animals and people suffer equally from ticks.

. Mite size: A tick only a couple of millimeters in size, having drunk blood, swells to the size of a pea, after which it falls off from its “breadwinner”.

. Tick ​​attack process: he sits on a leaf of grass or a twig, spreading his paws in different sides, if you touch a twig or leg of a tick, it will definitely cling to you. Most often, the tick attacks when the dog lies down on a grassy lawn to rest - there is plenty of time to climb onto the victim - “it is not necessary to watch for a passerby - you can crawl.” Ticks most often fall on dogs when the dog is swinging in the grass, running in bushes, lying in the forest, or even on the lawn in a city park. Ticks do not have eyes and hunt using their sense of smell, so the common belief that white repels ticks is also incorrect. A tick can also fall on a dog from a tree or bush. Before burrowing, a tick can “wander” around the body for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

. Tick ​​protection: Animal lovers unanimously say that in reality, no preventive measures can one hundred percent protect four-legged animals from tick bites. Finding ticks on a dog after treatment with drops and sprays, many owners scold drug manufacturers, sometimes unfairly, since a tick can land on a treated dog, but bite the epidermis soaked in anti-tick drugs ( upper layer dog skin) they won't be able to. Therefore for more reliable protection it is usually recommended to combine various options: drops (spread throughout the body, soaking the epidermis, for 3 days, therefore it is not recommended to wash the dog at this time) and spray when going out for a walk with especially hazardous areas: park, forest, fields with dead wood, and after walks you should additionally check the skin for ticks and regularly comb out the hair.

Dog treatment: dogs are treated with acaricidal drugs, which are available in the form of collars (Kiltiks, Bolfo, Hartz), sprays (Frontline, Defendog, Bars) and drops on the withers (Advantix, Frontline, "Hartz", "Bars", "Serco". These products are distributed over the skin and hair without being absorbed into the blood. The effectiveness of these drugs depends on how much time has passed since their application. Protective means must be used in advance: collars and drops 2-3 days before going out into nature or going on vacation, additionally treat with a spray 6-12 hours before. When using the spray, it is necessary to treat not only the animal’s body, but also the paws and head, and also especially carefully the groin, armpits and behind the ears. If your dog bathes frequently (or you wash it), then the frequency of anti-tick treatments must be increased. The package of drops on the withers must strictly correspond to the weight of your dog (if there is a lack of the drug, it may not be very effective; if there is an excess, allergies, even eczema, can occur. A dog collar (for example, from Kiltix) lasts for 7 months when worn constantly, it is waterproof, it You can leave it on while bathing the animal.The collar is worn constantly, it cannot be taken off and put on whenever you want, otherwise the effect will be small.

PYROPLASMOSIS
Piroplasmosis: the disease can appear in an animal after an ixodid tick bite. This tick is dangerous because it is a carrier of the disease piroplasmosis.
Incubation period piroplasmosis lasts 3 - 7 days.
The course of the disease is most often acute, but it can be chronic, as well as hyperacute, when dogs die in a matter of days. Therefore, when the first symptoms are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and begin treatment.

Symptoms , which you need to pay attention to are: Increase in temperature to 40 - 42°C. Apathy and refusal to feed also indicate possible infection. This nonspecific symptoms, common to many diseases. The severity of the disease also depends on the dog’s health and quality of life. Vomiting, diarrhea, and bad breath may occur. Paralysis may develop within 2-3 days, most often hind limbs. The consequences of piroplasmosis can be chronic hepatitis or nephritis (the animal suffers from kidney and liver problems). In addition, the hematopoietic apparatus is affected, i.e. anemia may occur. Clinically, anemia in dogs is manifested by shortness of breath at the slightest exertion or even at rest. Therefore, iron-containing drugs should be given for a long time after the signs of the disease disappear. At chronic course disease, the animal gradually develops anemia, externally manifested by the dog’s progressive emaciation, weakness, and depression. The dog develops blood in the urine, yellowing or paleness of the visible mucous membranes and whites of the eyes. The disease manifests itself clinically depending on the severity of the disease and the condition of the animal. In puppies and old dogs, the disease is much more severe and with more serious consequences than in adults and strong animals. It is difficult to protect yourself from piroplasmosis, since there is no immunity after infection. Dogs can get sick more than once during a season.

Treatment

carried out in two directions: destruction of the pathogen, removal of intoxication and maintenance general condition body.

To relieve intoxication and maintain the body, use a large amount medicines: saline solutions, vitamins, drugs, to support the liver, kidneys, heart, etc. After all, the causative agent of piraplasmosis migrates with the bloodstream throughout the dog’s body and destroys internal organs. The volume and duration of treatment depends on the patient's condition.

During treatment you will need to do laboratory research(urinalysis, blood biochemistry, general analysis.

Antibiotics (as the only treatment) do NOT help against piroplasmas. Can be used in combination. Special preparations: veribene, or berynyl, or azidine.

Essentiale or lipostabil are often used to restore the liver. All animals who have suffered piroplasmosis need iron supplements.

Matilda 29-09-2010 17:26

I have already posted this article on the forum several times. Its author is veterinarian Alexey Lomakin, my very good friend. The article is very useful and answers many questions about this disease. I ask respected moderators to make this topic important. I hope this will help protect our pets. You need to know the enemy by sight, and whoever is forewarned is forearmed. Thank you.

What a pet owner needs to know about this disease:

It should also be remembered that not all ticks are carriers. You can remove 20 ticks from a dog, and if the area is free from piroplasmosis, then nothing will happen. But you can remove just one, and if it was a carrier, the dog will get sick. The most unfavorable areas of the Moscow region for piroplasmosis are the southern ones (Kaluga highway, Minskoye, Kievskoye, Vidnoye area, etc.). There are a lot of tick vectors in the area around the city of Troitsk. This is based on observations over several years. Relatively calm along Dmitrovskoye Highway. In Moscow there are many diseases in the area of ​​Leninsky Prospekt, Profsoyuznaya, Yasenevo, as well as all green areas and parks. But these are only those areas that I remembered, from where they often came. No area can be considered completely safe; ticks were even removed from dogs that did not leave the Garden Ring.
Unattached (only still crawling on the fur) tick small sizes and looks like a small spider or even a crab (if you look closely). If during a walk in the park you notice similar living creatures on six dogs, immediately shake them off, check for those that have already attached themselves and do not go to that place again, you will be safe.

What to do if you remove a tick from a dog - there is no point in immediately taking the dog to the clinic for tests, on the first day there will most likely not be Babesia in the peripheral blood (and the test is taken from the ear, like from a person’s finger), and negative test will only be false reassurance. It is also completely pointless to bring the tick itself for analysis (and they often do, by the way). There is NO way to determine from a tick whether it is a carrier or not. If you remove a tick, monitor the dog’s condition, do not be lazy to measure the temperature at least 4-5 times a day.
The first symptoms are: 1) fever. The norm in dogs is up to 39.0C (for those who may not know, the temperature is measured rectally, in anus). 2) Lethargy, depression 3) Heavy breathing for no reason (heavy breathing occurs due to hypoxia, because red blood cells are destroyed and there is nothing to carry oxygen to organs and tissues, including the brain 4) The most known symptom- dark urine (as they say “the color of meat slop”, it can also be compared in color to cognac and strong tea. 5) Unsteadiness of gait
These are the main symptoms. There may also be atypical manifestations, so in the spring, when the disease becomes widespread, it is better not to be lazy and once again show the dog to the doctor.

Regarding vaccines (the topic has already been discussed). Remember, there are NO vaccines for piroplasmosis! More precisely, there was a vaccine, “Pirodog” (by Merial), but it is so ineffective that representatives of the manufacturer themselves do not hesitate to talk about it and it is not officially imported into Russia (if it is still produced at all). Therefore, don’t look - it’s a waste of time and money (if you do find it).
Other drugs are not vaccines (be careful with the Internet, on different sites periodically overly “smart” people call one or another drug a vaccine against piroplasmosis, and most often these drugs are far from harmless!
Drugs used in the treatment of piroplasmosis (Veriben, Berenil, Azidine and analogues) are STRICTLY PROHIBITED to be used with for preventive purposes!!! These drugs are administered ONCE at the beginning of treatment for piroplasmosis CONFIRMED by a blood test. Their introduction without the results of an analysis for piroplasmosis can only be justified by the lack of laboratories in the city or the location in a remote rural areas. Why? These drugs are extremely toxic, and when treating piroplasmosis, not only the consequences of the “activity” of piroplasms in the animal’s body are treated, but also the consequences of the administration of these drugs. But you can’t do without them - they are the ones who kill babesia (pyroplasmas) in the dog’s blood. They are introduced, as I already said, once, just “just in case” it is very dangerous to introduce them again. This is done extremely rarely and only when piroplasma is re-detected in the blood a few days after the start of treatment. Remember that the drug is administered strictly by weight! Before administration, the dog must be weighed and the dose calculated. Remember - if in the veterinary clinic where you went to remove ticks from your dog, in the absence of symptoms and a blood test, they offer to take any of these drugs “just in case”, or, even worse, they position it as a vaccine - Run away from this clinic without looking back!
Another important point - if you initially went to one clinic with a dog sick with piroplasmosis, and then for some reason you will be treated in another, take all the extracts from the clinic (what was administered, how much, when, etc., as well as the results of all the analyzes and research). If they don’t give you test results, an ultrasound report, etc. (this is the policy in a few clinics) - demand it, you have the right to this, since you paid the money and have the right to receive the research results. In a separate item, find out and mark whether (and when and how much) was entered specific drug(Veriben, Berenil, Azidin, etc.). It is very important!

And I’ll add more about differential diagnosis- symptoms of which diseases may be similar to the symptoms of piroplasmosis, and vice versa. Firstly - cystitis and pyelonephritis (acute or exacerbation of chronic ones - in in this case not that important). There may also be dark (or obvious bloody) urine, there may be an increase in temperature, there may be weakness and unsteadiness of gait (with renal colic). Secondly, poisoning with hemolytic poison (from rats). There may also be dark urine due to blood, there will be anemia, weakness. Thirdly, hepatitis. Bilirubin may cause your urine to be dark. Fourthly - leptospirosis.
This means that symptoms alone are often not enough to make a correct diagnosis and laboratory diagnostics is mandatory.

The disease piroplasmosis is a heavy burden on the body; there are complications after treatment has already been carried out. Immunity is not developed; dogs can get sick several times, but as a rule, they rarely survive more than 3-4 (if one is unlucky). If the dog has previously suffered from piroplasmosis, during subsequent visits to the clinic, even (with other diseases), warn the doctor about this.

I hope these tips help someone. Remember or print it out so you don’t have to look for it later, so you have it at hand, God forbid it comes in handy. Health to you and your pets!

VEKTOR500 09-10-2010 22:29

The neighbor's mongrel fell ill with this, but survived (immunity "noble" tea), the tick was identified. It was definitely a week. Now my princess is on the Lhasa shore as best I can (old lady, it’s dangerous to get sick). Is it transmitted without a bite or not?

Matilda 10-10-2010 12:20

So if it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t have survived. Immunity has nothing to do with it. And it’s interesting how the tick was identified. Everything is described in detail above. It is not transmitted from dog to dog.
I'm treating my dog ​​right now...

Yak9t 22-03-2011 17:25

Thank you!
On the eve of the new vegetation season, the topic should be raised to be read again.

Nonsense 22-03-2011 18:56

Let me post an article reflecting a different point of view on vaccination against piroplasmosis. To complete the picture. In any case, the owner is responsible for weighing.

The purpose of this work is to note the advantages of immunoprophylaxis of piroplasmosis (carrying out preventive vaccinations) and help the owner decide whether to vaccinate the dog against of this disease the drug Pirodog (Pirodog).

VACCINATION AGAINST PYROPLASMOSIS (PYROPLASMOSIS) IN DOGS.
In the 70s In France, a vaccine against canine piroplasmosis began to be used. The effectiveness was not high and amounted to 50% (out of 10 vaccinated healthy animals, 5 developed piroplasmosis) among dogs that were not in contact with piroplasmosis.
French specialists from the Merial company managed to isolate an antigen (toxin) that affects healthy red blood cells, and based on it they created the Pirodog vaccine.
Currently, the effectiveness of the vaccine is up to 80% in healthy animals: those who have not suffered from piroplasmosis and are not carriers of B.canis.
The vaccine has been officially supplied to Russia since 2009.
http://merial.ru/pet_owners/products_21.asp
(PDF files could not be inserted).
From the instructions for use of the Pirodog vaccine for the prevention of piroplasmosis in dogs (manufacturer "Merial" / Merial France)
(APPROVED by Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor N.A. Vlasov " " 2008)
“: 2. The Pirodog vaccine for the prevention of canine piroplasmosis caused by Babesia capis is made from the Babesia capis antigen to obtain an antibody titer of at least 1/160 in 75% of vaccinated dogs. Diluent - buffered water for injection.
3. In appearance, the vaccine is a lyophilized pinkish mass, and the diluent is clear liquid.
4. The vaccine is packaged in 1-dose vials, diluent in 1.0 cm3 vials or syringes:
: The vaccine with diluent is stored and transported at a temperature of 2 - 80C in a dry, dark place. Do not freeze! The shelf life of the vaccine, subject to storage conditions, is 24 months from the date of manufacture:
II. BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THE VACCINE
5. The Pirodog vaccine ensures the development of immunity in dogs to piroplasmosis pathogens after 14 days and lasts for 6 months.
6. The vaccine is harmless, areactogenic, medicinal properties does not possess.
III. PROCEDURE FOR VACCINE APPLICATION
7. The Pirodog vaccine is used to prevent piroplasmosis (babesiosis) in dogs starting from 5 years of age one month old twice with an interval of 3-4 weeks. Revaccination is carried out in the same dose (l.0 cm3) every 6 months in areas unfavorable for piroplasmosis (described above) and annually in areas free from it. Only dewormed and clinically healthy animals are vaccinated.
8. Before use, the diluent is introduced into the vaccine vial. The prepared Vaccine must be used immediately. The Pirodog vaccine is used subcutaneously in compliance with the rules of asepsis in the withers area in an amount of 1.0 cm3 (l dose), regardless of the weight and breed of dogs.
9. A quickly disappearing swelling may appear at the injection site. Some animals may experience apathy and decreased appetite after vaccination; these phenomena resolve on their own without treatment. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, carry out - symptomatic treatment.
10. The Pirodog vaccine is prohibited from use during pregnancy. The vaccine must not be mixed with other vaccines. The Pirodog vaccine can be used together with the rabies or leptospirosis vaccine produced by Merial, provided they are administered separately. Other vaccines can be used before or after using the Pirodog Vaccine in 2-3 weeks:
:The vaccine was created and is being used in climatic conditions very favorable for ticks:"

Taking into account the climatic characteristics of the Russian Federation (and, accordingly, the distribution and development cycle of ticks that carry Babesia), age and physiological state Dog vaccination scheme for babesiosis (pyroplasmosis) in dogs is as follows:
1. Puppies are vaccinated from the age of 5 months; as a rule, young dogs are free from carrying Babesia.
In this case, the effectiveness of the vaccine is up to 80% (2 out of 10 vaccinated dogs get piroplasmosis).
2. Adult dogs begin to be vaccinated at any age.
Adult dogs may carry piroplasmosis, therefore, before vaccinating adult animals against piroplasmosis, it is recommended to microscopic examination smear peripheral blood for the presence of Babesia.
When vaccinating carrier dogs and animals that have recovered from piroplasmosis, the effectiveness of the Pirodog vaccine is 30% (7 out of 10 vaccinated dogs get sick).
Yes, you can say, and why is such a vaccine needed?
Research at Merial and experience in using the vaccine in practice, incl. in the Russian Federation, showed that in animals vaccinated with the Pirodog vaccine, babesiosis (piroplasmosis) occurs more easily, without fatal outcome(a minimal percentage of mortality can be assumed in older dogs and dogs with chronic diseases kidneys, liver, heart), with minimal complications, hematocrit (red blood indicators) and other physiological indicators are restored faster, treatment periods are shortened and treatment changes.
Vaccination will allow you to reduce the dose of a chemotherapy drug (azidine, berenyl, veriben, etc.) if the dog does become ill with piroplasmosis (requires clarification in practice).
Moreover, research by the manufacturing company in the laboratory showed that in vaccinated animals, but sick with piroplasmosis, the restoration of hematocrit within 3-4 days (volume ratio shaped elements(erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets) and blood plasma) and others physiological indicators observed without injection of chemotherapy drugs (there is no data on such results in practice, in clinics of the Russian Federation, yet, perhaps I have not found it).

For those who have lost a dog from piroplasmosis or have been treating the animal for a long time, positive sides Pirodog vaccines are obvious.
Wherein regular use Pirodog vaccine in dogs with early age Over time, it will reduce the number of sick animals and the number of ticks infested with piroplasmosis (having bitten a dog with piroplasmosis or a carrier dog, the tick becomes a carrier of the causative agent of the disease).
Now about the disadvantages:
1. Frequency of vaccine administration (2 times a year) (stress on the immune system).
2. Reduced effectiveness in animals that have recovered from piroplasmosis and carrier animals (a vaccinated animal can become ill with piroplasmosis, the consequences are only milder).
4. Short period of use of the vaccine in field conditions in the Russian Federation (in practice in clinics) and, accordingly, low statistics on vaccination results (it is possible that in 5-10 years, vaccination of dogs against piroplasmosis will be as widespread as vaccinations against infectious diseases).
3. The cost of one dose of the vaccine, including diluent, is about 2000 rubles (on the other hand, one visit to the clinic costs this amount or more when treating piroplasmosis in an unvaccinated animal).

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? We will reason logically, based on the benefits, feasibility and all of the above, which dogs have direct indications for vaccination against babesiosis (pyroplasmosis):
1. Puppies from 5 months of age.
2. Young dogs, they have a high mortality rate when acute course babesiosis (pyroplasmosis).
3. Hunting dogs.
4. Service dogs(rescue dogs, guide dogs, sappers, i.e. unique in their own way)
5. Dogs of breed value.
6. Large and giant breed dogs (which require a large dose of anti-pyroplasma chemotherapy drug).
7. Dogs dwarf breeds and high-breed animals.
8. Dogs of those breeds that have increased sensitivity to chemotherapeutic drugs against piroplasmas (see above).
9. Dogs that have suffered severe pathology or suffer from chronic diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart, lungs.
10. Just dogs. An unvaccinated dog has a risk of contracting piroplasmosis if exposed to large quantity pathogen into the body is much higher than that of a vaccinated person.

The decision to vaccinate with Pirodog is made by the owner and the attending veterinarian.

Be healthy. Veterinarian Anisimova N.P.

Matilda 23-03-2011 09:16

Pirodog is no longer produced, much less supplied to Russia.

Nonsense 23-03-2011 09:21

quote: Originally posted by Matilda:

Pirodog is no longer produced and certainly not supplied to Russia

Matilda 23-03-2011 20:47

data from zoovetsnab

Lisa-krasa 24-03-2011 07:38

Hello. "Pirodog" is perfectly supplied to Russia, certified and used. The only question is its effectiveness. Like any vaccine, Pirodog induces the formation of immunity only in 60-70% of cases. That is, it is not at all necessary that it will work when applied to your dog. Therefore, no one has canceled treatment against ticks with sprays, collars or drops. Processing is carried out in different regions in different terms, for the Southern Urals, for example, from the end of March to the end of November, that is, when the snow just begins to melt and until a stable snow cover is established).
The most interesting thing is that a dog treated for ticks and vaccinated can still pick up a tick. The probability of this is small, but it exists.

October 29-03-2011 11:36

Well, are there any owners here who have used Pirodog themselves?

blade 09-04-2011 06:43

Can anyone recommend any drops? Just don’t say “we use it, there are no problems, that means we’re the best,” maybe you’ve really heard about the advantages of this or that brand?
I won’t recommend it myself, but will simply share my experience. Of the well-known ones, I know Advantix, Promeris, Frontline and Bars (I’ve only heard about the latter). I myself use the first one - for 4 years there were no problems, although I know of 3 cases in our area - it ended in transfusion.

VVH 19-04-2011 16:01

The first one went...
A neighbor called and removed a tick from her dog today.

Mine are already in collars, my wife has already purchased drops and sprays. We learned from last year.
The veterinarian, however, was skeptical about the sprays (I asked the question when they were vaccinated). He says that the dose of figs can be calculated in these zilchs. And you’ll breathe too much for the dog to smell.
Well, drops are a MUST. We also put on collars.

1. Drops on the withers (spot-on). Currently the most effective and convenient. The drug is applied to the withers area, the skin between the shoulder blades and above, i.e. to those places that the animal cannot lick. The drug then spreads over the entire surface of the body, usually within 1-2 days, providing long-term protection. Some drops can be applied to an attached tick, which will fall off on its own after a short time (indicated in the annotation).
The advantages of this type of insectoacaricidal preparations: ease of application, maximum exact dosage, the animal cannot lick the area where the drug was applied. Disadvantage: the formation of greasy spots on the fur where the drug is applied, which goes away after a few days.
Drops based on fipronil (the first drug was Frontline, then generic drugs appeared - Mister Bruno, Praktik, Rolf Club, Fiprex, etc.) do not have a deterrent effect; they protect against infection with piroplasmosis. Animals treated with Frontline and similar insectoacaricides may be attacked by ixodid ticks. The female tick drinks blood containing fipronil and dies without having time to inject the liquid part of the blood with piroplasm back into the dog’s body. Fipronil is the most harmless, low-toxic, suitable for use in whelping and lactating dogs, puppies and toy breed dogs. If you want to prevent ticks from attacking an animal, it makes sense to choose a combination drug containing fipronil and other active substance.
Drops based on permethrins or organophosphorus compounds (Advantix, Hartz, Bars, etc.) have a contact effect, the tick dies upon contact with the animal’s fur, but no bite occurs. Disadvantages: easily washed off with water, not suitable for use by pregnant and lactating dogs, sick and weakened animals, puppies under 6-8 weeks of age. It is better to use such drops more often than what is written on the package.

NOT ALL FLEA DROPS PROTECT FROM TICKS.

2. Sprays must be applied over the entire surface of the animal’s body against the growth of hair, all hair without exception is treated, avoid contact with eyes, nose, oral cavity. After treatment with an insectoacaricidal spray, the dog should be wet, then the animal should be allowed to dry. Instant sprays are also suitable for treating premises and animal bedding. As a rule, insectoacaricidal sprays have an effect within 20-30 minutes after application. When using sprays, the animal should not be allowed near open fires or heating devices until the fur is completely dry (it sounds funny, but since it’s stated in the annotation, that means it happened).
The disadvantages include: the animal can lick the drug and get poisoned, high consumption large dogs, it is difficult to reach the skin of long-haired dogs. Insectoacaricidal sprays with fipronil can be used on small animals (up to 2 kg) and puppies up to 2 months of age (read the instructions) and combined with drops based on fipronil from the same manufacturer to treat open areas of the body (ears, jowls, belly, between the toes) in dogs who like to swim.
Sprays with pyrethroids as an active ingredient must be applied more often (1-2 times a week, read the instructions), avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose; treatment should be carried out outdoors, wearing gloves, because the drug itself and its vapors are toxic; it should not be used in puppies under 6 weeks of age, pregnant, lactating, sick, weakened animals; avoid licking the drug after treatment by the animal itself or other animals.

Basic rules for the use of external insectoacaricidal preparations:
1) purchase insectoacaricidal drugs from veterinary clinics or reputable specialized pet stores.
1) carefully read the instructions for anti-tick drugs - the dosage of the drug for the weight of the animal, for how long protection is guaranteed, at what age and weight of a puppy or dog the drug can be used, is it suitable for pregnant and lactating bitches, etc.
2) the first treatment should be carried out in early spring, during the period of snow melting.
3) carry out the treatment correctly, the drug must come into contact with skin animal. Abroad, such treatments are carried out by a veterinarian.
4) treat the animal with insectoacaricides in a timely manner, depending on the type of drug, once a week, once every two weeks, once every three weeks, once every four weeks.
5) when treating an animal, follow the recommended dosage of the drug. Do not apply the drug to wet, damaged skin.
6) apply the drops directly to the skin, spray the entire coat. The animal must wear an insecticidal collar at all times.
7) 3 days before and after treatment, do not bathe the animal.
8) if the animal often bathes in summer period(2 times a month or more), the intervals between treatments (or changing the collar) should be reduced.
9) some insectoacaricides require 1-3 days to take effect, so treatments should be carried out taking this period into account. Protective equipment must be used in advance (2-3 days before going out into nature or going on vacation).
10) it is strongly not recommended to use several different insectoacaricides for protection (usually owners treat with drops or spray, and then put on a collar), accumulation and mixing of drugs different groups may lead to the development of an allergic reaction or intoxication. If you treat your dog with drops on the withers, then in addition to the dewlap and paws you can apply a spray from the same company with the same active ingredient as the drops (for active ingredients - fipronil and propoxur, read the instructions).
If you put a collar on your dog, then the animal’s paws and dewlap can be treated with a spray or drops from the same manufacturer with the same active ingredient as the drops (for active ingredients - fipronil and propoxur, read the instructions).
Some insectoacaricidal drugs cannot be combined with drugs from other groups (based on ivermectin, diazinon).
Use combination drugs, for example, such as Vadim Pavlovich recommended (see above) or consult Alexander Nikolaevich on the site.
11) when handling the animal, care items, bedding, observe the rules of personal hygiene; it is recommended to handle the animal outdoors, wearing gloves; drinking, smoking, and eating are not allowed. Hands should be washed after finishing work warm water with soap. Keep the medications themselves out of the reach of children.
12) if, after treatment with insectoacaricides, an animal develops muscle tremors, shortness of breath, a narrowed pupil, or drooling, it is necessary to urgently contact a veterinarian.

If the drug doesn't work.
1) there is such a thing as statistics, there is a certain percentage when the drug does not have the desired effect if all processing rules are followed.
2) failure to comply with the rules for processing the animal (see above).
3) beware of fakes.

Veterinarian Anisimova N.P.

Nonsense 20-04-2011 18:20

quote: Originally posted by Grumpy:

What are they like?

little mouse 20-04-2011 19:27

My Bars-Fort contains fepronil and some kind of “insect growth regulator” (probably an organophosphorus, judging by the age restrictions). I treated it a week ago, we are walking through fields and forests - so far everything is clean. Last year I treated it with Hartz 4 in 1, without fepronil, and with Bars spray - everything was also OK.

VVH 21-04-2011 12:01

the savings are significant

Not to mention other components of the question...

Nonsense 21-04-2011 09:24

quote: Originally posted by VVH:

It’s scary to watch what’s happening to the dog.

Nadezda 21-04-2011 11:13

quote: Originally posted by Nonsense:

Drops on the withers of Stronghold, Advocate, Advantage, Leopard Spot DO NOT PROTECT AGAINST THE ATTACK OF IXODID TICKS.

what about Advantix drops?! I read the ingredients - there is no mention of fipronil... does that mean it is for piroplasmosis?
Advantix

Composition and release form

A combined insecto-acaricidal preparation containing as active ingredients 10% imidacloprid (1-(6-chloro-3-pyredylmethyl)-N-nitro-imidazolidine-2) and 50% permethrin (3-phenoxybenzyl-2,2-dimethyl- 3-(2,2-dichloro-vinyl)-cyclopropane carboxylate), as well as auxiliary components. It is a clear liquid from yellow to Brown with a weak specific odor. The drug is produced packaged in 0.4 ml, 1 ml, 2.5 ml and 4 ml in polyethylene tube pipettes, packaged in 4 or 6 pieces in blisters.

pharmachologic effect

blade 21-04-2011 11:50

Nadezhda, judging by the article, Frontline also protects, only in a different way. Advantix substances spread through the fur, while Frontline substances are absorbed into the blood. When using frontline

quote: Originally posted by Nonsense:

The female tick drinks blood containing fipronil and dies without having time to inject the liquid part of the blood with piroplasm back into the dog’s body

quote: Originally posted by Nonsense:

the tick dies upon contact with the animal's fur, but no bite occurs

Barsick 08-05-2011 01:28

Attention!
M.O., Podolsky district, Krasnoselskaya veterinary clinic
This morning my dog ​​refused to eat, so I took him outside and his urine was red. I took him to the clinic - the diagnosis was piroplasmosis (I removed the tick three days ago)
The clinic is a real mess, there are a lot of dogs on drips, in all rooms and even in the corridor, the diagnosis is the same
Mine was dripped, by the evening I was happier
According to the girls from the clinic - an unprecedented outbreak of piroplasmosis

Allianz 10-05-2011 23:23

There is a lot of piroplasmosis. Treat dogs every 3 weeks. Check your dogs after walks.

Small 13-05-2011 17:20

In Noginsk and Monino there are also many dogs that are brought to veterinarians after being bitten by ticks. Piroplasmosis was confirmed in a female friend of mine. I pulled this bastard from mine yesterday. It dug right into the belly near the navel...

kalmuik 17-05-2011 14:41

In Lipetsk 2011. I pumped out mine. There are cases among friends. Really scary.

StoneDog 20-05-2011 11:14

Frontline is not that protective.
The dog was dredged 3 weeks ago. The tick was never found, although they were often removed from the fur.
Now on a drip.
The doctors at the clinic said that we are already in the second hundred who have applied.

StoneDog 20-05-2011 11:18

Frontline didn't help. The dog was buried 3 weeks ago. Ticks were removed only from fur. Now on a drip.
The clinic said that we were in the second hundred who applied.

October 20-05-2011 11:44

So, 3 weeks is a long time, do you need to drip more often?

StoneDog 20-05-2011 12:14

quote: So, 3 weeks is a long time, do you need to drip more often?

Given that the incubation period is 6-10 days, as they write, then I don’t even know how often to drip.
If the dog is pulled out, we will probably switch to something else.

Al shaddad 20-05-2011 15:48

I treated it with bass, in September 2010, while hunting, I removed 7 pieces, the dog got sick, I was on the alert, and cured it. This year I used Advantix, there was still snow, everything was according to the instructions, I didn’t take it hunting, and in the end I removed one of the bastards. And everything in the neck exclusively. True, the dog lives in the country, it’s scary to let him out of the enclosure. Ramensky district

Al shaddad 20-05-2011 16:28

quote: Processed with bass

StoneDog 23-05-2011 06:03

It turns out that infection can occur not only from a sucking tick, but also simply from a bite.
We never found a tick that had attached itself. Only crawling ones.
Unfortunately, our first signs of piroplasmosis coincided with estrus, during which the dog also might not eat for a couple of days and would walk without enthusiasm.
We wasted time and our sick kidneys failed. We were left without a friend.
At the slightest sign illnesses, don’t be lazy and get tested.
In Moscow, this takes an hour.

Nadezda 06-06-2011 08:52

Yesterday we removed an embedded tick from a dog. We walked through ordinary Moscow courtyards. Processed by Rolf Club.

Nadezda 06-06-2011 08:56

Guys, explain to me, the fool, how does infection occur? Somewhere it is written that immediately after a bite, and in the article cited above, it is said that only when the tick drinks blood - “The female tick drinks blood containing fipronil and dies, not having time to inject back the liquid part of the blood with piroplasms into the dog’s body. "

StoneDog 06-06-2011 09:19

We didn't have a single tick embedded in it. The dog was examined every day. And in the clinic too. However, the dog died. The doctors said that a bite was enough.

snusmumreak 07-07-2011 20:03

Gentlemen!
How about this moment What is the situation with piroplasmosis in St. Petersburg? The dog caught a tick, and at the nearest veterinary clinic they said that they don’t do tests for it, you have to go to the city veterinary station, to 2nd Zhernovskaya and supposedly there are no other places. This is very confusing for me, so two questions:
How high is the risk of getting infected in St. Petersburg now? If you are bitten by a tick, do you need to undergo tests, or is the risk small and can be ignored, limiting yourself to careful monitoring of the dog’s condition?
And secondly, can they really be handed over only in one place in the city? If anyone knows of a clinic near the Akademicheskaya metro station where they do such tests, please tell me!

snusmumreak 09-07-2011 21:56

Maybe then you can recommend other forums where there is a better chance of getting an answer. I am an inexperienced dog lover, I became one unexpectedly, and the resources found by searching give the impression of being frivolous. At least compared to the Hansa.

VVH 04-04-2012 23:06

Spring is coming! Make way for spring!

I've already put on my collars just in case. Drops were also purchased.

Gunmen 07-04-2012 16:57

In extreme Eurasia, after the rings, over a glass of tea, they rubbed for vaccinations. not a tense conversation without fanaticism. So the information was announced, like there is a vaccine against piroplasmosis. 1200 rubles ampoule. for half a year. Since I was already well refueled with seagull, I didn’t write down the name.
The topic is relevant because 90% of dogs live outside the city. and in the city it’s not hard to catch a tick.
Collars are certainly great, but not a panacea.
usual summer set - collar + wormwood decoction. I often use the decoction as a repellent on clothes.

Pocket 08-04-2012 10:03

I already refueled well and didn’t write down the name.

By the way, in addition to piroplasmosis, another infection has appeared in Central Russia. Dirofilariasis. Stronghold is just effective from it.

VVH 08-04-2012 22:48

We vaccinated our zoo today.
I asked the veterinarians about wormwood - they say we don’t know about ticks - maybe, but it helps against fleas and all sorts of other similar crap. You can put the dog in the kennel on the bedding.

No vaccines were recommended - they are very toxic and have a short shelf life. As usual - drops, collars.

quote: Originally posted by Gunmen:

wormwood decoction

By the way.
Zelenograd and Solnechnogorsk district are unfavorable for rabies. Just the other day, several cases were registered, they said

navigation 11-04-2012 21:54

oh, it’s time, it’s time to dig up ours, fortunately there is. It seems there were reports of piroplasmosis in Dmitrov (Moscow region). need to keep an eye on it

Shelton 11-04-2012 22:32

navigation 14-04-2012 13:40

Moscow, Tsaritsino. I just picked a tick off my dog.

OLAR 20-04-2012 09:41

Is it necessary to drip frontline if the dog suffered from piroplasmosis 4.5 months ago? isn't it harmful?

HIND 21-04-2012 05:17

quote: Originally posted by OLAR:
Is it necessary to drip frontline if the dog suffered from piroplasmosis 4.5 months ago? isn't it harmful?

Piroplasmosis? December? And were there piroplasms in the smear?

OLAR 21-04-2012 09:41

yes, and the tick was infected in the ear swab too, and this is the third time in 6 years of life

HIND 21-04-2012 18:36

Stop. An ear smear does not show piroplasm. A blood smear shows them. From the ear you can find ear mite. But these are different animals. If it was piroplasmosis, then do it again clinical analysis blood, to see, general examination. And it is advisable to first get vaccinated a month in advance. If the blood is normal, then it can be processed. But not Frontline, but Dana, for example.

HIND 21-04-2012 20:42

Pyroplasmas are looked for in a blood smear. From the ear, only ear mites can be found.

navigation 22-04-2012 01:54

it’s immediately obvious that he’s a specialist

Yak9t 23-04-2012 12:17

Probably meant a blood test that is taken from the ear. This is how we took blood for analysis after a tick bite. Standard practice. It's called an ear swab.

GOORT 23-04-2012 18:37

Today, half an hour ago, I removed a tick, it looks like it only bit me, it didn’t even have time to drink. Question: after what time should I donate blood? Based on the first post, wait a couple of days.
I’m monitoring the symptoms, but nothing is clear yet...

HIND 24-04-2012 03:43

quote: Originally posted by navigator:
it’s immediately obvious that he’s a specialist

Karasho. Blood smear on a glass slide. It’s just that usually, the rest of the blood is called that way for OKA and biochemistry - in a test tube.

HIND 24-04-2012 03:51

quote: Originally posted by Yak9t:
Probably meant a blood test that is taken from the ear. This is how we took blood for analysis after a tick bite. Standard practice. It's called an ear swab.

Ah-ah-ah. Well, capillary blood is taken in like that. For glucometry for example. But an ear swab is cotton swab along the inner surface of the ears and forward for analysis. Sure enough, that’s how it works for ear mites. And to test for piroplasmosis, a blood smear is made (peripheral, i.e., from the ear), painted and then examined under a microscope. By the way, there are already ones in Moscow. Yesterday (no, the day before yesterday) we already had piroplasmosis.

Stalker Whip 29-04-2012 18:24

I hate ticks! I remove 80 pieces from mine at a time, the round ones are already drunk.
My hands were covered in blood afterwards, as if I had killed someone.
I was told that I couldn’t use my hands, I was shocked, I really took a risk

Ticks are arthropods (arachnids).

People often call all small insects ticks, but ticks are not insects; the main sign by which one can assume that you see a tick is that it has 8 legs (not 6, like insects), and it is flat.

The most common ticks in our region (ixodic ticks) look something like this:

In Moscow and the Moscow region, the danger of catching a tick exists from March to October, but the most dangerous spring months. Already now, immediately after the snow melted, an outbreak of piroplasmosis began.

The second surge in tick activity occurs in August-September. Dogs collect them on themselves from tall grass and bushes, so even if you don’t go into the forest, there is still danger.

Ticks are carriers of a number of different diseases - piroplasmosis (babesiosis) of dogs, borreliosis (Lyme disease), ehrlichiosis, bartonellosis, hepatozoonosis. In our latitudes, there is a chance of catching two of them - piroplasmosis and borreliosis. It is very important to treat dogs in a timely manner during dangerous periods - treatment with the frequency recommended by the manufacturer (protection time varies depending on the type of drug) with high probability(but unfortunately not completely) will prevent an attack ixodid ticks. There are a number various drugs- aerosols, drops on the withers, collars, even tablets. The most effective are spot-on preparations (drops on the withers).

To remove ticks, it is best to purchase special tweezers at any pet store.

Use tweezers to pick up the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull it towards you with a rotating motion. There is no need to smear the tick with oil/vaseline/alcohol and wait for it to fall off on its own! Check that the head is not left in the wound - if it festers, you will have to take the dog to the veterinarian. Disinfect the bite site with chlorhexidine (brilliant and iodine are not advisable to use - animals' skin is more sensitive and you can get burned).

You can also bring your dog to the vet, he will remove the tick.

Basic myths regarding ticks

Ticks live in the forest

For some reason, it is generally accepted that you can only catch ticks in the forest, where they “fall” from the trees. This is not so - ticks in our strip live mainly in grass and bushes, and rarely rise above one and a half meters. Therefore, the dog perfectly collects them with thick hair, even while walking across the field.

Be sure to smear the ticks with oil and wait until they fall off on their own.

The myth arose based on the statement that “mites breathe with their backs, suffocate from the oil and fall off.” This is absolutely false. The only thing the oil will do is that the tick will become slippery, nothing else will change. But the probability of infection depends on the speed of removal (see above), so you should not wait until the tick “suffocates” in the oil.

The bite site must be disinfected with brilliant green or iodine.

You shouldn't do this if you don't want to take your pet to a dermatologist. Almost all animals are acutely sensitive to brilliant green; many will give out negative reaction and iodine, so it is necessary to disinfect with chlorhexidine.

The pliers must be unscrewed strictly clockwise

Perhaps the most harmless myth. But it's a myth. Unfortunately, there are no threads on pliers, either right-handed or left-handed.

The tick can be tested for piroplasmosis

Only a dog, and only after a while (the analysis is immediately uninformative, as a rule, at least a day must pass. That is, if the tick hung a little, then even if it managed to transmit Babesia, we will not see them in a smear in a million red blood cells, if there are only a dozen affected red blood cells), and that’s not a fact.

All of the above myths, unfortunately, are very tenacious, and are often found even on the websites of large veterinary clinics.

Piroplasmosis

If, after a tick bite or simply during a dangerous period, the dog experiences the following symptoms:

• elevated temperature;
• lethargy;
• lack of appetite;
• urine is dark-brown (“beer-colored”), or with a red tint, the same color in all portions

You need to urgently contact a veterinarian!

If you remove a tick from your dog, try to measure your pet’s temperature every day for the next 2 weeks and carefully monitor its condition. After 3-4 days, you can bring the dog to the clinic and get tested for piroplasmosis (immediately after the bite, the test will not be informative).

Even if you haven’t seen ticks on your dog, but have noticed changes in behavior, lethargy, and decreased appetite, measure the temperature, this can save your pet’s life. The dog could have torn off the tick on its own, or it had managed to fall off on its own.

Borreliosis or Lyme disease

Borreliosis, or Lyme disease, is a rather rare disease, but in middle lane, including in the Moscow region, still occurs. The incubation period (the time when the pathogen has already entered the dog's body, but has not yet begun to reproduce) can be very long (up to several months), and most animals never develop symptoms. This makes diagnosis difficult, but the combination of symptoms is quite specific:

• lameness;
• elevated temperature;
• skin rash, erosion.

Piroplasmosis is a dangerous seasonal disease for dogs, transmitted by infected ticks. If detected early, the disease is highly treatable.

Ticks can become carriers of infectious diseases. Therefore, if a dog is bitten by a tick, you need to monitor its condition, behavior and health.

The most dangerous tick-borne disease for dogs is piroplasmosis (babesiosis). Piroplasma (Piroplasma canis) are the simplest single-celled harmful microorganisms that enter the animal’s skin along with the insect’s saliva.

IMPORTANT: Dog owners should inspect their pet's neck, head, chest, ears and groin for ticks after each walk.

A dog or puppy was bitten by a tick - piroplasmosis (babesiosis), can it be treated?

The activity of piroplasms is aimed at destroying red blood cells. A critical amount of toxic breakdown products of hemoglobin very quickly accumulates in the body of the injured animal, which disrupts the functioning of all internal organs.

Within a few days from the moment of the bite, the dog's condition may deteriorate sharply. Sometimes the disease is hyperacute. Then the death of the animal occurs without the appearance of pronounced signs of the disease.

You will have to contact the veterinary clinic if, after the bite, the dog’s behavior and condition have noticeably changed. They'll take you to the hospital necessary tests and prescribe a course of specific treatment.

Treatment of priroplasmosis is carried out using highly toxic drugs and is aimed at:

• neutralization of Piroplasma canis
• reduction of intoxication
• maintaining the vitality of the body

IMPORTANT: The earlier treatment for piroplasmosis is started, the greater the chance of curing the dog. Recovery in best case scenario will last 4 – 5 weeks.

What ticks carry piroplasmosis?

The first signs and symptoms of piroplasmosis in dogs

The manifestation of symptoms of the disease depends on its form.

There are 3 forms:

• acute
• chronic
• latent

In the first case ( acute form):

• the animal's behavior clearly changes
• lethargy, weakness appear, interest in what is happening is lost
• the dog refuses to walk or move at all
• fever and fever appear, temperature rises to 42°C
• urine darkens and takes on a dark brown or brown tint
• mucous membranes turn pale or yellow
• breathing becomes difficult - becomes heavy and frequent
• possible paralysis of limbs

The death of the animal occurs on days 3–7.

IMPORTANT: First signs acute form piroplasmosis can be confused with a simple lack of mood and appetite in a dog. However, if the “mood has disappeared” shortly after removing the tick from the dog’s body, you need to urgently contact a veterinarian.

At chronic form piroplasmosis all symptoms are blurred, from obvious external signs progression of the disease - fatigue and weakness.

Blood test shows a sharp decline number of red blood cells. The death of an animal that does not receive proper care occurs within 3 to 7 weeks from the moment of infection.

At latent form no symptoms.

IMPORTANT: Piroplasmosis is a disease that cannot go away on its own, without treatment. Without special therapy, the dog will die, and delay reduces the chances of recovery.

How to do a smear for piroplasmosis?

Capillary blood is collected from the animal’s ear as follows:

• shave the hair from the inside of the ear
• treat the skin with a disinfectant
• make a small skin incision
• a drop of blood is placed on a glass slide
• form a smear
• the preparation is dried and stained with Diff-Quick
• cover with a cover glass
• study the sample using a microscope.

IMPORTANT: The results of this analysis can be obtained immediately, at the first appointment.

Blood test and laboratory diagnosis of piroplasmosis in dogs: piroplasmosis under a microscope

Analysis helps in as soon as possible identify dangerous disease, which is characterized by:

• the presence of a large number of destroyed red blood cells in the blood
• detection of Babesia in erythrocytes

To prescribe treatment, it is important to exclude other similar diseases, namely: leptospirosis, glomerulonephritis, liver damage, poisoning, plague. For this purpose, laboratory diagnostics is also carried out urine sick dog. If found in it hemoglobin, the diagnosis is considered confirmed.

IMPORTANT: If the results of laboratory tests do not confirm the presence of piroplasmosis, but all the signs are present, and the animal has recently suffered a tick bite, it is recommended to repeat the test in a day.

Incubation period of piroplasmosis in dogs

IMPORTANT: If the dog has already suffered from piroplasmosis in the wound, or was given prophylactic serum, the incubation period lasts longer.

Treatment of piroplasmosis in dogs at home: an effective regimen

IMPORTANT: It makes no sense to administer highly toxic drugs without test results, since they do not even have preventive properties.

Relieve intoxication at home can be done using saline solution droppers. But in severe case Only a blood transfusion can save the animal’s life, which cannot be performed at home.

IMPORTANT: If an animal has a moderate or severe degree of piroplasmosis, then this treatment will not help - the dog will die.

Medicines and drugs for piroplasmosis for dogs

Treatment is carried out comprehensively, in stages:

Stage 1 – Destruction of piroplasm. For this purpose, antiprotozoal agents are used:

• Veriben, Berenil, Azidine(active ingredient diminazine) – least toxic. However, there is a possibility of an individual reaction with instant blocking and brain damage.
• Imizol, Imidocarb, Piro-stop(active ingredient imidocarb) – serious toxic poisonous substances.

Stage 2 – Alkalinization of urine

This stage is necessary to maintain normal kidney function. Administered intravenously bicarbonate of soda, which prevents the formation of hemoglobin crystals in the urine, which can clog the channels in the kidneys.
The dog must be given something to drink soda solution, prepared at the rate of 2 g of soda per 10 kg of animal weight.

IMPORTANT: The level of hemoglobin in the urine is monitored every few hours. Soda intake into the body is necessary until hemoglobin is completely removed from the urine.

Stage 3 – Supportive treatment

Can be applied vitamins, diuretics, glucose, medications to restore blood circulation.

Step 4 – Blood Purification

Can be applied:

• filtering blood outside the body
• transfusion

Piroplasmosis in dogs consequences after treatment

• Imidocarb poisons nervous system, since as a result of the use of drugs based on it, an imbalance of neurotransmitters occurs. There is also a high risk of developing an allergy to the drug. To reduce it somewhat negative impact, atropine is used and antihistamines shortly before the administration of imidocarb.
• Diminazine has pronounced neurotoxicity. It is effective in removing piroplasms, but the frequency of complications is so high that they try to use the product only in extreme cases.

Complications after piroplasmosis in dogs

• Anemia develops due to the destruction of red blood cells.
• Blockage renal tubules hemoglobin crystals in urine leads to kidney failure.
• Toxic hepatitis is the result of severe intoxication.
• Oxygen starvation of tissues leads to respiratory failure and the development of arrhythmia.
• Seizures can be caused by hypoxic brain damage.

Chronic piroplasmosis in dogs, symptoms

Chronic piroplasmosis can develop in a dog in several cases:

Symptoms chronic piroplasmosis poorly expressed. The most noticeable:

• general weakness
• fatigue
• yellowness of mucous membranes

Can a dog get piroplasmosis again?

A dog can get piroplasmosis again. After the disease, the animal remains very unstable and short-term immunity – about 4-6 months. After this period, the risk of contracting piroplasmosis resumes.

Piroplasmosis in a pregnant dog: consequences

Unfortunately, even successful treatment And full recovery against piroplasmosis of a pregnant bitch does not provide any guarantee that the pregnancy will end normal birth healthy puppies, since it exists Great chance miscarriage or stillbirth.

But even if the birth is successful, it is not a fact that the puppies will be viable.

After recovery, the dog in mandatory you will need to do an ultrasound. If the fruits are found to be dead, they will need to be surgically removed.

How to restore a dog after piroplasmosis: rehabilitation?

The rehabilitation period is very important to restore the dog’s compromised health. For a long time after illness, the animal may experience complications from different systems and organs.

It is important for a dog owner to detect changes in the animal’s health in time and consult a doctor as soon as possible. Depending on which organ is affected, the doctor will prescribe a course of specific supportive and restorative medications.

IMPORTANT: The recovery period may last several months. At this time, you should try to limit the dog’s movements: active games, running, long walks are strictly prohibited.

Until the veterinarian says that the dog is absolutely healthy, you will have to periodically take blood and urine tests of the animal.

What to feed a dog after piroplasmosis?

During the recovery period, the dog's diet should contain minimal amount squirrel because it is difficult to digest.

For those animals that eat freshly prepared food, suitable porridge, boiled vegetables, fermented baked milk, kefir, veal.

If you use purchased food for feeding ready-made food, during the recovery period you will need to choose food for dogs with impaired or sensitive digestion.

Prevention of piroplasmosis in dogs: drugs, vaccination, vaccine

There is no effective vaccination against piroplasmosis, but today there is enough wide choose anti-tick products: sprays, collars and drops on the withers.

For protection during walks of the “apartment” dog enough spray. Sprays have proven themselves well "Frontline" French company Merial and Russian "Leopard". You need to treat your dog with it on the balcony or on the street. If an animal with thick and long hair, you need to make partings and spray the spray into them.

IMPORTANT: One press of the head sprays about 0.7 ml of spray. For an adult dog, you will need 5-7 presses per 1 kg of animal weight.

Simply applying a spray is not enough. Wearing rubber gloves, rub the product into the skin. If the spray remains on the fur, there will be no talk of any protection against ticks.

IMPORTANT: Until the product dries, do not allow the dog to lick it off.

Spray treatment is carried out once every 3-4 weeks.

If planned long stay dogs in nature (in the forest, in the country, in the village), it would be advisable to put an insectoacaricidal collar on the animal 2-3 days before the trip. The collar is quite reliable "Kiltyx" Bayer (Germany). The size of the collar should correspond to the height and weight of the dog.

For those dogs who live in an apartment, but often walk in parks and squares, use combined protection, however, “overdo it” with application various means very dangerous - the dog may develop allergic reactions and the formation on the animal’s body of a new ineffective substance as a result of mixing several.

Vaccines Pirodog from Merial and Nobivak Piro from Intervet give weak immunity however, they can protect the dog from death if infected with piroplasmosis.

IMPORTANT: Whatever prevention of piroplasmosis is carried out, regular examination of the dog after walks is necessary.

Do cats get piroplasmosis?

The causative agent of canine piroplasmosis, Babesia canis, is harmless to cats, but Babesia felis, also carried by ticks, can cause harm.

Despite the fact that piroplasmosis develops very rarely in felines, and many veterinarians generally deny the possibility of infection, owners of domestic cats should not let down their vigilance.

Symptoms such as:

• lack of appetite
• Bad mood
• elevated temperature
• darkening of urine
• pallor or yellowing of mucous membranes
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

may be the first signs of the development of piroplasmosis and, in the absence of proper treatment, can quickly kill the animal.

Why don’t mongrels get piroplasmosis?

Mongrels, just like purebred dogs suffer from piroplasmosis. However, they may suffer from it mild form and so often that the immune system is constantly in anticipation of an attack by piroplasms.

IMPORTANT: In most mongrels, piroplasmosis is in a chronic form. At the slightest weakening of the dog’s health, the disease will immediately make itself felt.

Any owner can protect his dog, whether purebred or mongrel. To prevent infection, it is enough to thoroughly treat the dog before a walk and carefully examine it after.

If an attached tick is found on the animal’s body, it is best to immediately contact a veterinarian without delay.

Video: The dog was bitten by a tick. Piroplasmosis. Treatment.

Hello. My Dyusha (beagle) was bitten by a tick. We just walked through the forest for an hour and a half, and the next day I noticed a lump, which actually turned out to be a sucking tick! Actually, that’s how I ended up on your site - I was looking for how to delete it. Among some incomprehensible and seemingly copied advice from each other, it is clear that you understand what you are writing about.

However, they did not remove it; they called a veterinarian. He pulled it out and said that the Moscow region is at risk for piroplasmosis, and this tick needs to be examined for it. I was confused then and refused (and the amount of 1.5 thousand is also not seeds). And now I sit and almost cry - I react to every breath of the dog.

Dear site creators, please tell me, is it still possible to have the tick tested for piroplasmosis, or is it too late? It’s been at least two weeks now, I saved it, but it’s all dried out! Best regards, Daria.

As for the second part, here I will answer in a little more detail, since this information may be useful to our readers.

At first glance, everything looks logical: we will take your bloodsucker, and then specially trained professionals will special conditions using ultra-precise and expensive equipment, they will quickly find out whether you should worry, whether you should start specific therapy diseases where (in fact) every hour counts!

Unfortunately, this is only relevant with encephalitis, specific disease person.

The fact is that it is impossible to take a bloodsucker, dissect it and electron microscope see the unfortunate Babesia (in parentheses, we note that we also have other material where we have comprehensively covered the very essence of this disease, it is located). Because these protozoa are able to reproduce only in the peripheral blood of warm-blooded animals.

Respectively, the only way out- create conditions in the laboratory in which reproduction is possible. And for this... yes, yes, this requires the same incubation period! In other words, testing a tick for piroplasmosis is pointless, because in any case, the dog’s symptoms will appear much earlier.

Moreover, even if your pet is bitten by a carrier of the infection, this does not mean that the disease will be transmitted. That is why even in the case positive test this information will be almost useless, because starting treatment before symptoms appear is at least irrational (and in fact stupid).

And in this case, we are faced with a situation where no one is deceiving anyone, but a service is being imposed that will be of no use. Of course, this does not apply to testing a dog’s blood for piroplasmosis - this is a completely different matter, in this case the results will be ready within 30 minutes. However, it makes sense to do it only after the first signs appear, in order to cast aside all doubts.

However, we are confident that none of the readers of our site will ever need to use this information and their four-legged babies will be completely healthy!