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Okkasha Ejaz, Kashif Hussain, Hafiz ur Rehman, Muhammad Usama, Muhammad Yasir Murtaza, Mahnoor Fatima, Furqan Khalid, Abdullah Sadiq.

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Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, a tickborne disease caused by Ehrlichia canis, poses a significant health risk to dogs. Additionally, the study explores the impact of this alpha-proteobacterium on the hematological parameters of an affected dog, investigating associated risk factors. The case involves a 2.5-year-old mixed breed dog exhibiting clinical signs, such as subnormal temperature, respiratory distress, and abnormal lung sounds. Laboratory tests, including a thin blood smear, confirm E. canis infection. Treatment with oxytetracycline and ondansetron, along with supportive measures, results in a positive prognosis. The discussion emphasizes the unique presentation of subnormal temperature and the successful therapeutic approach employed. The conclusion advocates considering antibiotics, with or without imidocarb, for treating acute and chronic E. canis infections.

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