Immune‐mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality
in dogs. IMHA also occurs in cats, although less commonly. IMHA is considered secondary …

Background Canine babesiosis, caused by Babesia canis, is a prevalent and clinically
relevant disease in Europe. Severe acute babesiosis is characterized by a high mortality but …

Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by parasites of the genus Babesia.
Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a cytokine that plays a role in the pathogenesis of …

Background Dirofilaria repens is a mosquito-transmitted, filarial nematode parasitizing dogs,
cats and other carnivores. Recently, this parasite has spread in central Europe, including …

Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease with a worldwide distribution, caused by the
haemoprotozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. One of the most prevalent complication is …

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that occurs worldwide with the most recognized Babesia
species that infect dogs being Babesia canis, B. vogeli, B. rossi and B. gibsoni. While B …

Abstract Low triiodothyronine (T3) syndrome, also named euthyroid sick syndrome or non-
thyroidal illness syndrome, has been recognized in canine babesiosis caused by Babesia …

Introduction: The purpose of the study was to investigate post-mortem changes in dogs
infected with Babesia canis and to establish the probable cause of death of the affected …

Dogs are highly exposed to pathogens transmitted by ectoparasites. The Mediterranean
climate of Southern Europe, together with the presence of stray and/or neglected pets in …

The purpose of this study was to investigate retrospectively the prevalence of the
complicated and uncomplicated forms of babesiosis and to evaluate various laboratory and …