AI Article Synopsis
- Three dogs in Saskatoon were diagnosed with a serious condition called acute granulocytic anaplasmosis, showing symptoms like fever and lethargy.
- All dogs had low white blood cell and platelet counts, as well as an enlarged spleen.
- Laboratory tests confirmed the infection was caused by the Anaplasma phagocytophilum bacteria.
Article Abstract
Three dogs from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan were diagnosed with acute granulocytic anaplasmosis. Fever, lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, and lameness were reported. Lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and splenomegaly were identified in all dogs. Inclusions were identified within the cytoplasm of blood neutrophils, and infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction.
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