Management of nasal hirudiniasis in a hunting dog

Abstract

A 6years old male dog used for hunting was presented in Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., CAU, Selesih, and Mizoram with the history of anorexia, retching and epistaxis from both the nostril. The case was diagnosed as Nasal hirudiniasis by the clinical examination. Haematological analysis revealed anaemia (normocytic, normochromic) with mild leukocytosis and neutrophilia. Red blood cell counts (RBCs) and haemoglobin (Hb) and packed cell volume (PCV) were below the normal range, but the biochemical data were within the normal range. The aim of the case report is to present attachment of nasal leeches in a hunting dog that was successfully managed by using saltwater and removed with tissue forceps.