Abstract

A three month old Labrador Retriever puppy was presented to Referral Veterinary Polyclinic (RVP), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) with the history of anorexia, lethargy, difficulty in breathing, icteric mucus membrane, conjunctiva and skin. Haematological, serological and blood smear examination showed critically low haemoglobin, increased bilirubin level and morula of Ehrlichia canis (E. canis) respectively. The dog was treated with emergency blood transfusion and later on with antibiotics and supportive therapy.

Keywords : E. canis, Jaundice, Blood transfusion