Diagnosis and clinical management of ancylostomiasis induced eosinophilic gastroenteritis in a dog

Abstract

A 06 months old German shepherd dog was presented to the Referral Veterinary Polyclinic, IVRI, Izatnagar with the history of anorexia, severe hematemesis and melena sine many days. Haemato biochemical examination showed reduced hemoglobin conc., total erythrocyte counts and hypoproteinemia with the increase in neutrophils count. Fecal smear examination revealed eggs of Ancylostoma caninum. The presented case was successfully treated with pyrantel pamoate and ivermectin along with supportive therapy.