RELATÓRIO DE ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO CLÍNICA E CIRURGIA DE PEQUENOS ANIMAIS

Abstract

Canine ehrlichiosis is an infectious disease mainly caused by Ehrlichia canis, an intracellular bacterium transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus. The disease is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, and is characterized by hematological alterations such as thrombocytopenia, anemia, and leukopenia. The clinical picture can vary according to the stage of infection and the animal's immune status, requiring diagnosis based on the association between clinical and laboratory findings. This work describes the case of a German Shepherd dog, treated at the Centervet Veterinary Clinic in the municipality of Iporá-GO, presenting normocytic normochromic anemia and mild thrombocytopenia associated with suspected ehrlichiosis. The treatment instituted with doxycycline and hematopoietic support resulted in satisfactory clinical evolution, reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic management for the patient's recovery.