Abstract
The article shows the results of study of 94 dogs in Astana, where the presence of babesiosis was confirmed. The disease clinically manifested as apathy (100%), anorexia (85%), increase in overall body temperature (78%), hemoglobinuria (64%), vomiting (42%), diarrhea (41%), icteric mucous membranes (35%), and paresis of the hind legs (28%). Microscopy of peripheral blood smears stained using the Romanowsky-Giemsa method revealed the presence of Babesia canis. Complete blood count and blood chemistry conducted in the animals showed a reduced number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, as well as bilirubinemia, and increased levels of AST and ALT enzymes. The peak of incidence occurs in May (Epidemiological Index (EI) 93.3%), in April and summer the infestation rate is above average (EI 73.3-79.2%). In August and September, ticks in animals are two times less common than in May, and the prevalence is reduced to 66.7%. The dogs received comprehensive treatment, including the reduction of intoxication and dehydration, broad-spectrum antibiotics, antiemetic drugs, a lytic cocktail to reduce elevated body temperature, and analgesics. When comparing the main drugs, Piro-stop and Azidin, the former was found to be more effective. For disease prevention, dog owners prefer to use Bravecto.