Canine haemobartenellosis and babesiosis

Erythrocyte parasites should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemolytic anemia in dogs. In the United States, both canine haemobartonell osis and babesiosis typically cause subclinical disease. However, dogs that are immunocompromised by concurrent disease or immunosuppressive therapy o r that are splenectomized are more likely to develop clinical signs. Becaus e both diseases can be transmitted via ticks or contaminated blood transfus ion ectoparasite control and screening of blood donors are important for pr evention.