Role of helminthes in canine pup mortality

Abstract

Parasitism was the most encountered disease condition in all over the world. Out of 77 pup post-mortem examination, three (3.89 per cent) died due to helminthiasis (Two toxocarosis, one toxocarosis and ancylostomiosis). These were a 40 days old male non-descript and two 30 days old non-descript. Pale mucous membranes, anorexia, dullness and depression in all three pups, ascites in one pup and severe emaciation in another pup were observed. Severe anaemia, leucocytosis with neutrophilia, hypoproteinemia and hypoalbuminaemia were also recorded.