Modulation of specific biochemical blood parameters by helminth infection in laboratory Beagle dogs.

M Szweda, J Szarek, I Babińska, R Sokół, M Raś-Noryńska, A Kołodziejska-Sawerska, T Mecik-Kronenberg

Index: Pol. J. Vet. Sci. 15(2) , 387-9, (2012)

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the independent effect of helminths infection on biochemical blood parameters in Beagles intended for laboratory use which may contribute to a change of experimental results. As a result of research, the authors confirmed the negative effect of helminth invasion on the metabolism of the liver and kidney in laboratory dogs. Stool samples from thirty Beagle puppies were examined for parasites before the puppies were moved to the animal facility, and all were dewormed with Vetminth paste on the day they were moved. Stool examination was performed three more times and animals were given Drontal Plus flavor (Bayer) and Baycox 5% (Bayer). A fourth parasitological examination revealed no intestinal parasites in the feces. Three blood biochemical tests were performed. Experimental results clearly indicate the significant impact of intestinal parasites in dogs used in experiments.