Haematobiochemical Changes in Canine Scabies

Abstract

Twenty-eight dogs brought to Veterinary Clinical Complex CSKHPKV Palampur suffering from sarcoptic mange were included in the present study. Further 10 apparently healthy dogs irrespective of sex, breed and age were chosen to serve as control. Various hematobiochemical parameters like Hb, PCV, TLC, TEC, DLC, MCV, MCH, blood glucose, total protein, albumin, globulin, A: G ratio, total immunoglobulins and Vitamin A of affected dogs and control were studied. The mean values of Hb, PCV and TEC were significantly lower (P<0.01) and MCV and MCH were significantly higher (P<0.01) in dogs suffering from sarcoptic mange as compared to control group.  Leucocytosis, neutrophilia, eosinophilia and  lymphopenia was observed in dogs suffering  from sarcoptic mange .The mean blood glucose  levels, total protein and albumin was  significantly lower (P<0.01) against a  significant increase(P< 0.01) in mean plasma  globulin and a significant decrease (P< 0.01)  in albumin: globulin ratio in the affect animals  when compared to control group.. There was non-significant difference in the mean serum immunoglobulins and plasma vitamin A levels between sarcoptic mange affected dogs and control group.