The Haematological Values and Serum Iron Profile in Dogs with Some Pathological and Physiological Conditions

Abstract

Iron is an essential element for animal health. Haematological measurements and iron profiles can be used to assess the pathological and physiological changes. Blood samples (N: 175) were collected from the cephalic veins of dogs in Baghdad for the period from November 2021 to March 2022 into EDTA tubes for complete blood counts, while plain tubes were used for serum collection for iron profiles measurements. The RBC count was significantly lower in groups of dogs that were exposed to accidents or bleeding, external parasites, or during pregnancy and gestation periods. HGB was significantly lower in the pregnancy or parturition group, the bleeding group, the inflammation group, the parvovirus infection group, and external parasite manifestation. A significant decrease in PLCR was noted in the infected group with parvovirus. The dogs’ group with inflammation had the mean iron concentration significantly lower than the clinically healthy dogs. The study concludes that some haematological and iron profile characteristic changes were associated with pathological and physiological conditions in dogs.