SaberVet Heartworm Antigen/ Ehrlichia/ Babesiosis/ Anaplasma Antibody Combo Rapid Test

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Canine heartworm disease, canine ehrlichiosis, canine babesiosis and canine Anaplasma disease are common blood-related infections in dogs. Despite the different pathogens, there are many commonalities. Similarities Route of transmission: These diseases are transmitted by arthropods.

Canine heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, while canine ehrlichiosis, canine babesiosis and canine Anaplasma disease are transmitted by ticks. Symptoms: All may cause systemic symptoms such as fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and weight loss. All may cause anaemia and other blood-related symptoms.

Geographic Distribution: These diseases have a global distribution and are especially common in areas where ticks and mosquitoes are active. Differences Pathogen: Canine Heartworm Disease: caused by the canine heartworm. Canine Ehrlichiosis: caused by Ehrlichia spp. Canine Babesiosis: caused by Babesia spp. Canine Anaplasma disease: caused by Anaplasma spp.

Specific symptoms: Canine Heartworm Disease: characteristic signs include coughing, dyspnoea, decreased exercise tolerance, heart failure, ascites. Canine Ehrlichiosis: Characteristic symptoms include nosebleeds, bleeding tendencies, joint pain and eye problems (e.g. uveitis).

Canine Babesiosis: the main signs are acute anaemia, jaundice, splenomegaly and fever. Canine Anaplasma Disease: Symptoms are similar to those of canine babesiosis, but sometimes less severe. Detection methods Canine heartworm disease: Antigen test: detects canine heartworm antigen in the blood and is the most commonly used screening method.