S
Sai Lokesh
Hi, I have a 2-year-old Shih Tzu, and a test revealed that he has Babesia gibsoni and Babesia sp. Is this a serious issue?
Dr. Tajunnisa M
Hi Lokesh. Yes, only if left untreated.
S
Sai Lokesh
Thanks Dr Tajunnisa for your reply, can you help me how to handle this situation.
Dr. Tajunnisa M
1. Make sure there are no ticks present on your pets body (Start anti tick treatment) 2. Medications for Babesiosis vary, a treating doctor would decide the line of treatment looking at the severity of the disease. I would suggest you to visit a veterinarian.
V
Valli
Any diet need to follow?
Dr. Tajunnisa M
No change in diet required. Give the regular food your pet has been taking.
S
Sridhar Vootla
When my golden contracted this, the vet gave 5 different types of tablets - anti biotics and antiprotozoal. 4 were for 10 days morning and night, and 1 was for 3 weeks - 3 times a day. Finally after 3 months of the treatment,, 3rd month pcr test showed negative. Please note it is a serious disease, we lost the other golden(male) to it, so please start treatment asap. All the best
S
Sridhar Vootla
Also i recommend bravecto anti tick tablets (vet can give the schedule). We are now very careful making sure our pet is getting this on schedule.
V
Valli
Hi my pet is continously licking the paws how to avaoid this
V
Valli
Hi my pet urine is dark yellow color is it due to any infection?
More posts
Stories
Looking for new family for male Labrador 10 months old puppy for free adoption . He is very friendly and active. Pls reach out if anyone interested.1 comments•28 views
Adoption
It's a beagle female puppy full of energy. Due to some personal reason we are putting this puppy for adoption11 likes•162 views
Adoption
Looking for some good pet parent who can take care her well and pamper her🥰she as one problem when she gets over excited are when she eats liquid food she gets sneezing 🤧 apart from that she is very active pet8 likes•5 comments•2050 views