Canine Ehrlich’s disease, canine Babesiosis, canine Anaplasma disease and canine leptospirosis are four common diseases caused by different pathogens in dogs.

Similarities

Transmission route:

Can be transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals.

Canine Ehrlich’s disease, canine Gibsoniosis and canine Anaplasma disease are transmitted through tick bites. Canine leptospirosis is spread through contact with the urine of infected animals or contaminated water sources.

Symptoms:

May cause fever, lethargy, appetite loss and other systemic symptoms.

Can cause anemia and enlarged lymph nodes.

Diagnostic challenges:

These diseases often have similar clinical manifestations and may require a combination of tests to confirm the diagnosis.

Differences

Pathogen:

Canine Ehrlich’s disease: Caused by Ehrlich’s body, it is a Rickettsial disease.

Babesiosis gibbsii in dogs: Caused by Babesiella Gibbsii, it is a protozoan disease.

Canine Anaplasma disease: caused by anaplasma.

Canine leptospirosis: Caused by leptospirosis, it is a bacterial disease.

Specific symptoms:

Canine Ehrlich’s disease: May cause bleeding tendencies, joint pain, and eye problems (such as uveitis).

Babesiosis in dogs: severe anemia, jaundice, spleen enlargement.

Canine Anaplasma disease: acute anemia, jaundice, spleen enlargement.

Canine leptospirosis: May cause acute kidney failure, liver damage, jaundice, and hemorrhagic syndrome.

Detection methods

Canine Ehrlich’s disease:

Blood smear test: Observation of Ehrlich’s bodies, blood biochemistry and complete blood count shows anemia, thrombocytopenia, etc.

PCR detection: Detection of Ehrlichia DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of anti-Ehrlichia antibodies.

Gibsoniosis in dogs:

Blood smear: Direct observation of Babesia gibsoni.

PCR detection: Detection of DNA of Babesia gilli, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of antibodies against Babesia gilberti.

Blood biochemical tests: assessment of anemia, bilirubin levels, and renal function.

Canine Anaplasma disease:

Blood smear: Anaplasma is directly observed.

PCR assay: Anaplasma DNA is detected with high sensitivity and specificity.

Serological test: Detection of anti-anaplasma antibodies.

Blood biochemical tests: assessment of anemia and bilirubin levels.

Canine leptospirosis:

Serological testing: The microagglutination test (MAT) is the gold standard for detecting anti-leptospira antibodies.

PCR detection: Detection of leptospira DNA, with high sensitivity and specificity.

Urine or blood culture: Separation of leptospira bacteria is technically demanding and time-consuming.

Canine Ehrlichia/ Babesia Gibsoni/ Anaplasma/ Leptospirosis Antibody Combo Rapid Test

Antigenne developed a Canine Ehrlichia/Babesia Gibsoni Anaplasma/Leptospirosis Antibody Combo Rapid Test, It can help pet owners or veterinarians more accurately diagnose whether dogs are infected with these diseases, and develop appropriate treatment and prevention and control measures to protect the health of dogs.