Description of three cases of canine babesiosis in Belgium.

The occurence of three indigenous cases of canine babesiosis in Belgium is reported for the first time, Microscopic examination of stained blood smear s revealed the presence of Babesia canis, The three animals were severely a ffected and one died, Main haematological and biochemical findings consiste d in anaemia, decreased PCV's, leukopenia and uremia, A Dermacentor reticul atus tick was identified on one dog, The practical implications are discuss ed.