HAEMATOBIOCHEMICAL STUDIES IN DOGS AFFECTED WITH BACTERIAL DERMATITIS

Abstract

Infected group of dogs had significantly lower mean values of haemoglobin content, volume of packed red cells, total erythrocyte count and Iota! leucocyte count. Hyperglobulinaemea, hyperglycaemia and a mild increase in blood cholesterol was observed in affected dogs. Serum mineral examination of infected animals in the present study revealed an increase in zinc and iron.

Keywords

• bacterial dermatitis
• minerals
• haematological
• biochemical