Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies

Acute diarrhea (AD) has a complex etiology and may lead to life-threatening conditions. Hematological and serum biochemistry analyses can be useful for a differential diagnosis and for determining the severity of diarrhoea. Dogs with AD (n=72) were divided into Isospora (n=18), Toxocara (n=18), Parv...

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Main Authors: Erdem Gülersoy, Yusuf Emre Ekici
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ss.Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje 2022-10-01
Series:Macedonian Veterinary Review
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description Acute diarrhea (AD) has a complex etiology and may lead to life-threatening conditions. Hematological and serum biochemistry analyses can be useful for a differential diagnosis and for determining the severity of diarrhoea. Dogs with AD (n=72) were divided into Isospora (n=18), Toxocara (n=18), Parvoviral Enteritis (n=18), and Dietary Diarrhea (n=18) subgroups following clinical and laboratory examinations. The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of certain hematological and serum biochemistry parameters. Clinical examinations, rapid diagnostic tests, complete blood count (CBC), and biochemical analyses were performed. White blood cell count (WBC), granulocyte, and mean hemoglobin concentration (MCH) levels were lower in the Parvoviral Enteritis Group compared with the other groups (p<0.01). Isospora, Parvoviral Enteritis, and Toxocara groups had lower glucose and total protein, and higher creatinine levels than those of the Control and Dietary Diarrhea groups (p<0.0001). The albumin level of the Dietary Diarrhea Group was higher compared with the other groups (p<0.0001). Parvoviral Enteritis and Isospora groups had higher ALP levels than those of the other groups (p<0.0001). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and cholesterol levels were determined to be highest in the Parvoviral Enteritis Group (p<0.0001). The total bilirubin level was higher in Parvoviral Enteritis and Toxocara groups compared with the Control, Isospora, and Dietary Diarrhea groups (p<0.0001). As a result, it was concluded that in cases of AD due to parvoviral enteritis and Toxocara canis, serum biochemistry abnormalities may be more severe, can provide more clinical information than CBC, and can be useful in forming a differential diagnosis list, especially in triage.
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spelling doaj.art-89989b6381814ab9acf871ccc6b0e48d2022-12-22T02:24:01ZengSs.Cyril and Methodius University, SkopjeMacedonian Veterinary Review1409-76211857-74152022-10-0145214915610.2478/macvetrev-2022-0022Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologiesErdem Gülersoy0Yusuf Emre Ekici1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Harran University, Yenice, 63200, Eyyübiye / Şanlıurfa, TürkiyeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, 42250, Selçuklu / Konya, TürkiyeAcute diarrhea (AD) has a complex etiology and may lead to life-threatening conditions. Hematological and serum biochemistry analyses can be useful for a differential diagnosis and for determining the severity of diarrhoea. Dogs with AD (n=72) were divided into Isospora (n=18), Toxocara (n=18), Parvoviral Enteritis (n=18), and Dietary Diarrhea (n=18) subgroups following clinical and laboratory examinations. The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of certain hematological and serum biochemistry parameters. Clinical examinations, rapid diagnostic tests, complete blood count (CBC), and biochemical analyses were performed. White blood cell count (WBC), granulocyte, and mean hemoglobin concentration (MCH) levels were lower in the Parvoviral Enteritis Group compared with the other groups (p<0.01). Isospora, Parvoviral Enteritis, and Toxocara groups had lower glucose and total protein, and higher creatinine levels than those of the Control and Dietary Diarrhea groups (p<0.0001). The albumin level of the Dietary Diarrhea Group was higher compared with the other groups (p<0.0001). Parvoviral Enteritis and Isospora groups had higher ALP levels than those of the other groups (p<0.0001). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), C-reactive protein (CRP), and cholesterol levels were determined to be highest in the Parvoviral Enteritis Group (p<0.0001). The total bilirubin level was higher in Parvoviral Enteritis and Toxocara groups compared with the Control, Isospora, and Dietary Diarrhea groups (p<0.0001). As a result, it was concluded that in cases of AD due to parvoviral enteritis and Toxocara canis, serum biochemistry abnormalities may be more severe, can provide more clinical information than CBC, and can be useful in forming a differential diagnosis list, especially in triage.https://macvetrev.mk/LoadArticleContent?DOI=10.2478_macvetrev_2022_0022parvoviral enteritistoxocariasisisosporiasisdietary diarrheadog
spellingShingle Erdem Gülersoy
Yusuf Emre Ekici
Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
Macedonian Veterinary Review
parvoviral enteritis
toxocariasis
isosporiasis
dietary diarrhea
dog
title Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
title_full Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
title_fullStr Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
title_full_unstemmed Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
title_short Assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
title_sort assessment of hematological and serum biochemistry parameters in dogs with acute diarrhea due to different etiologies
topic parvoviral enteritis
toxocariasis
isosporiasis
dietary diarrhea
dog
url https://macvetrev.mk/LoadArticleContent?DOI=10.2478_macvetrev_2022_0022
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