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Red blood cell morphology analysis, specifically increased lacrimocytes and schistocytes, shows promise as a diagnostic tool for canine vaginitis. This erythrogram analysis may aid veterinarians in diagnosing inflammation severity in affected dogs.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Hematology
Canine Pathology

Background:

Canine vaginitis presents diagnostic challenges due to variable causes and severity.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of inflammation in female dogs.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare blood smear analyses (leukogram and erythrogram) in healthy versus vaginitis-affected female dogs.
To investigate the potential of erythrogram analysis as a diagnostic tool for canine vaginitis.

Main Methods:

Blood smears were analyzed from 16 female dogs (8 healthy, 8 with vaginitis).
Evaluated were white blood cell percentages (leukogram) and red blood cell morphology (erythrogram).
Specific focus on lacrimocytes and schistocytes in red blood cells.

Main Results:

Dogs with vaginitis exhibited significantly higher percentages of lacrimocytes and schistocytes compared to healthy dogs.
Diseased bitches showed 1.58 ± 1.19% lacrimocytes and 0.13 ± 0.12% schistocytes versus 0.58 ± 0.38% and 0.00 ± 0.00% in healthy controls.
Leukogram analysis indicated systemic inflammation, while erythrogram changes correlated with localized inflammation severity.

Conclusions:

Erythrogram analysis, particularly of lacrimocytes and schistocytes, may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for canine vaginitis.
Combined analysis of erythrograms and leukograms can enhance diagnostic accuracy in clinical veterinary practice.
Hematological changes observed in red blood cells can reflect the severity of inflammatory processes in vaginitis.