Vol. 9, Issue 3, Part D (2024)

Author(s): Dr. PS Dakhane, Dr. AA Suryawanshi, Dr. GC Thorat and Dr. SS Gimmvanekar

Abstract: Trypanosomiasis in dogs is caused by protozoans of the genus Trypanosoma. It may be caused by Trypanosoma cruzi infection or Trypanosoma evansi infection. The 2 year old Indian dog was brought to Pet Well Soon Clinic and Surgery Center in Powai with complaints of purulent mucous membranes, blurred vision, loss of appetite and fever that had been going on for 45 days and could not stand. The information was confirmed by microscopic examination of trypanosome infection in Giemsastained thin blood smears. It is administered to the animal with a single injection. The dose of diaminodiazepine acetate is 3.5 mg/kg body weight and is given intramuscularly simultaneously with support.