Can my dog's Babesia spread to a puppy or cause thrombocytopenia?

Hello, According to the attached diagnostic test results, Bruno tested positive for Babesia. Babesia is a red blood cell parasite that usually causes anemia but it can cause decreased platelets and kidney injury. I would advise you to discuss therapy with your veterinarian as soon as possible. The disease is treated with a couple of drugs but typically imidocarb.

Tick fever (babesiosis) is only transmitted by ticks; not dog to dog. A tick would have to bite him and then bite your other dog for her to get infected. Yes, this disease is very serious. Here is an article you can share with your vet on the appropriate treatment: ( https://strays.in/index.php/2018/04/tick-fever-treatment/ ) I suggest you start using a very good tick prevention product on your other dog to keep ticks off of him/her. Be sure to get the appropriate size for the weight of your dog. ( https://petshopindia.com/all4pet-fiprotic-spot-on-1x2.68ml?search=tick&description=true&category_id=0&sub_category=true )

Tick fever is caused by an organism called Erlichia, it is not the same as Anaplsama or Babesia but the symptoms are very similar and platelets deficiency are present in those 3 diseases. all three are transmitted by ticks.

I Would advise spaying during that time to have the best protection form pyometra (infection of the uterus) and reproductive tract cancers. I would wait for at least a month until you bring a new dog into th home. I would wash all bedding, or replace it. Babesia is transferred from ticks or from blood to blood transfusion between dogs, for example in a bite. So the likelihood of transmission is low. Treat your new puppy for ticks prior to bringing it home to be on the safe side.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Itis good that Bruno is feeling better. Babesia gibsoni can be very hard to completely clear and is an infection that can remain in hiding/dormant with no outward clinical signs. Therapy with variety of different medications has been tried with varying success. Months (2-3) of therapy is often needed. It is important that control of the vector (ticks) be a priority in preventing reinfection if the current infection is cleared.

Your dog has a blood parasite transmitted by ticks, ie Babesiosis. Up to now, no single drug has effectively and consistently eliminated B. gibsoni from infected dogs and the side effects, as well as availability, of some of the medications limit their use. Here is information on B.gibsoni infection. You may want to discuss with your veterinarian, whwther he wants to proceed with treatment or just use supportive treatment. There is no virus involved. http://www.vetfolio.com/infectious-disease/babesia-gibsoni-an-emerging-pathogen-in-dogs

An anti tick collar prevents tick infestation and kill fleas. tick fever and babaesia canis are two different things although they often come together, tick fever can become chronic, in this case the infection may not be completely eradicated and your dog might suffer from it again.