Hematology and serum chemistry reference values of stray dogs in Bangladesh

Abstract

Hematology and serum chemistry values were obtained from 28 male and 22 female stray dogs in Chittagong Metropolitan area, Bangladesh. The goal of the study was to establish reference value for hematology and serum chemistry for these semi wild animals in relation to age, sex, reproductive stage and body condition. No significant differences were found for mean values of hemoglobin, packed cell volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell, differential leukocyte count, total protein, albumin, glucose, cholesterol, phosphorus and potassium among or between sexes, ages, reproductive states or body conditions. Significant differences were noted for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (p<0.02) between sexes. Among different age groups significant differences were found for total red blood cell count (p<0.001). Different body conditions have significant differences in red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (p<0.001). Pregnant and non-pregnant females differed significantly in their red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (p<0.001).

Effect of different dietary protein levels on goats’ blood parameters of Tswana goats reared in extensive production systems

“…Results of this study are similar to the one obtained by [40] and [9] who observed total protein and globulin were not signi cantly in uenced by the dietary treatments, and in pregnant does, restricted feeding showed no minor or no changes in the concentrations of serum total protein, triglycerides and cholesterol during the study conducted by [49] (Tables 8 and 9). [21] con rmed that, cholesterol is used to diagnose hepatic damage in domestic animals. He, furthermore, stated that increased cholesterol levels are risk factors for heart, disease, while reduction in serum cholesterol indicates inadequate liver function, malnutrition, stress, decreased nutrient intake and hormonal insu ciency.…”

“…Although signi cant differences (P < 0.05) were observed between the treatment's diets on the fore mentioned serum chemistry, it was not attributable to diets effects because they are within the normal range and they are capable of performing their function. [21] revealed that cholesterol is used to diagnose hepatic damage in domestic animals. He, furthermore, stated that increased cholesterol levels are risk factors for heart, disease, while reduction in serum cholesterol indicates inadequate liver function, malnutrition, stress, decreased nutrient intake and hormonal insu ciency.…”

“…Blood is an important medium in assessing the health status of animals [5]. The physiological and pathological conditions of animals can be assessed by hematological and biochemical analyses of blood [21]. Scarcity of good quality roughages and low concentrate prices compared with roughage, thus encouraging the use of concentrate-based diets for goats.…”

​Erythrocyte Parameters as a Diagnostic Tool in Canine Medicine: A Review

“…In another survey of 2011, transportation and vaccination stress were attributed to an Erythrocyte Parameters as a Diagnostic Tool in Canine Medicine: A Review Erythrocyte Parameters as a Diagnostic Tool in Canine Medicine: A Review alteration in haematological value (Choi et al, 2011). Canine red blood cell (RBC) count, mean corpuscular haemoglobin value (MCHC) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) differs significantly in pregnancy (Khan et al 2011). The breeds of dogs have no affect on the haematology values (Nadia, 2019).…”

Clinical and Clinico-Pathological Observations of the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in Dogs Affected by Leishmaniosis and Other Inflammatory Diseases

“…The ESR is now being used again in veterinary medicine after a long period when it had been almost completely abandoned in favor of other inflammatory markers [4][5][6]. In fact, the ESR has been reported in papers dealing with canine osteoarthritis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, leishmaniosis, heartworm disease and also for other common health conditions in dogs [7][8][9][10][11][12].…”