A Study of Naturally Acquired Canine Babesiosis Caused by Single and Mixed Babesia Species in Zambia: Clinicopathological Findings and Case Management

Table 4

Most commonly used therapeutic agents to manage cases of canine babesiosis in Zambia.

Drug		%
Injectable
Antipyretic (NSAIDs)	17	4.68
B complex	152	41.87
Blood transfusion	7	1.93
Dexamethasone	136	37.47
Diminazene	3	0.83
Doxycycline only	87	23.97
Doxycycline & imidocarb	185	50.96
Imidocarb only	20	5.51
Intravenous (IV) fluids	15	4.13
Ivermectin	19	5.23
Oxytetracycline (OTC)	5	1.38
OTC plus imidocarb	11	3.03
Oral drugs
B complex	173	47.66
Doxycycline	219	60.33
Prednisolone	25	6.89
Sucralfate	8	2.20
Omeprazole	3	0.83
Topical
Antiparasitic spray	24	6.61
Antiparasitic spot-on	31	8.54
Antiparasitic wash/dip	42	11.57

NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.