Babesia

I'm sure this topic has been discussed here before. Just wondering if there is an alternative to Mepron for curing babesia. Mepron is a pain in the *** to get around where I am and i'm just wondering if anyone has been successful with something else. Want to be prepared for anything that may come my way. So suggestions and thoughts would be appreciated. Those who have used mepron, just checking what dosage has been given for proven results. Thankyou.

Yis

GGDC

 

if you google phenamidine or berenil, i have used both...the first one works better i think....babesia takes a lot out of a dog, it's needs a long..long rest if it is to recover, some say they never really recover...good luck.

 

i hear people talking about babesia so i asked the vet about it and he said it's unlikley dogs around here will get infected i asked him a few things but i think he said it's a soulth american thing from tic's ,,, still not sure exactly what it is but it must affect bulldogs the most cuz thats the only people i've ever heard talk about it

 

phill, any dogs that go into the bush or long grass areas will be prone to ticks if they are endemic to the area, a common practise is to control burn the grassland surrounding your kennels, don't go too crazy though...remember wind directions and property etc....human can also get the human version which is tick fever...not a very nice experience, had it twice myself!

 

Well it's just my opinion. But since babesia is not curable. The best way to treat it is to cull. I myself just wouldnt wana take the chance with it.

 

sounds fairly serious... i don"t think we get it in England.
is it blood born and can be passed on ??