Fluid And Electrolyte Status In Diarrhoeic Conditions Of Dogs
By: Jabina Martha Philip.
Contributor(s): Jayakumar K M (Guide).
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BookPublisher: Mannuthy Department of Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2003DDC classification: 636.089 5 Online resources: Click here to access online Dissertation note: MVSc Summary: The study "Fluid and electrolyte status in diarrhoeic conditions of dogs"
was conducted in the Department of Clinical Medicine during the period of one
and a half years from June 2001 to October 2002, to evaluate plasma volume and
electrolyte status, haemogram and the possible etiological factors in diarrhoeic
dogs. Detailed investigations of twenty clinical cases and six healthy normal cases
were done after making a tentative diagnosis based on history. Blood and faecal
samples were collected on the day of admission to the hospital. Detailed laboratory
examination of faecal samples, blood and microbiological studies were carried out.
Haematological parameters were estimated as described by Schalm et af. (1975).
Biochemical analyses were done under standard conditions of operation as
described, using photometer 5110 (Boehringer Mannheim). Plasma volume was
determined as per the protein precipitation and extraction method of Hunsaker
(1965).
Ancylostomes was identified as the major parasitic cause for diarrhoea.
Though bacteria could be isolated from all the cases, it could not give a true
reflection of the actual disease. A low HA titre was obtained for the canine
parvoviral infection.
Haemogram revealed a significantly lower value for haemoglobin.
Biochemical analysis revealed reduced sodium and bicarbonate level indicative of
their excess loss through faeces. Significantly lower level of plasma protein
observed in the study suggested low level of nutrition and partial or complete
anorexia in clinical cases.
Based on the haematological and biochemical findings suitable
formulations were suggested with inclusion of deficient electrolytes, haernatinics or
other supportive measures in the therapeutic management of diarrhoea.
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The study "Fluid and electrolyte status in diarrhoeic conditions of dogs"
was conducted in the Department of Clinical Medicine during the period of one
and a half years from June 2001 to October 2002, to evaluate plasma volume and
electrolyte status, haemogram and the possible etiological factors in diarrhoeic
dogs. Detailed investigations of twenty clinical cases and six healthy normal cases
were done after making a tentative diagnosis based on history. Blood and faecal
samples were collected on the day of admission to the hospital. Detailed laboratory
examination of faecal samples, blood and microbiological studies were carried out.
Haematological parameters were estimated as described by Schalm et af. (1975).
Biochemical analyses were done under standard conditions of operation as
described, using photometer 5110 (Boehringer Mannheim). Plasma volume was
determined as per the protein precipitation and extraction method of Hunsaker
(1965).
Ancylostomes was identified as the major parasitic cause for diarrhoea.
Though bacteria could be isolated from all the cases, it could not give a true
reflection of the actual disease. A low HA titre was obtained for the canine
parvoviral infection.
Haemogram revealed a significantly lower value for haemoglobin.
Biochemical analysis revealed reduced sodium and bicarbonate level indicative of
their excess loss through faeces. Significantly lower level of plasma protein
observed in the study suggested low level of nutrition and partial or complete
anorexia in clinical cases.
Based on the haematological and biochemical findings suitable
formulations were suggested with inclusion of deficient electrolytes, haernatinics or
other supportive measures in the therapeutic management of diarrhoea.
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