Table 4.
Most commonly used therapeutic agents to manage cases of canine babesiosis in Zambia.
| Drug | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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.