Basic haematological values in carnivores--I. The Canidae, the Hyaenidae and the Ursidae

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1987
Authors:Pospisil, J, Kase, F, Vahala, J
Journal:Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - A Physiology
Volume:86
Date Published:1987
Keywords:Canidae, Canis lupus, Hyaena hyaena, Hyaenidae, Ursidae, Ursus thibetanus
Abstract:

Basic haematological values for 32 animals of four carnivore species are reported. In six adult wolves (Canis lupus) the mean values estimated for the erythrocyte count 7.48 X 10(12)/l, haematocrit 0.465/l, haemoglobin 172.0 g/l and leukocyte counts 7.33 X 10(9)/l are given. For five young wolves, these parameters were markedly decreased, only the white cell count was raised. In 14 hunting dogs (Lycaon pictus) the mean values estimated are: erythrocyte count 9.15 x 10(12)/l haematocrit 0.435/l, haemoglobin 179.2 g/l and leukocytes 12.95 X 10(9)/l. In six striped hyaenas (Hyaena hyaena) the mean estimated values are: erythrocyte count 8.11 X 10(12)/l, haemoatocrit 0.445/l, haemoglobin 178.0 g/l and leukocytes 13.95 X 10(9)/l. Only individual values for the reported parameters are given in the Asiatic black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus). All results are compared with values derived from the literature for animals under investigation and for the domestic dog (Canis familiaris).

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