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Canine and Feline Paragonimiasis (Lung Fluke Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Paragonimiasis (lung fluke disease) is a zoonotic infection caused by Paragonimus flukes living in the lungs of dogs and cats. It causes chronic cough and breathing difficulty, and is treated with flukicides.
Canine and Feline Liver Fluke Infection (Opisthorchiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Liver fluke infection is caused by Clonorchis sinensis and Opisthorchis felineus living in the bile ducts of dogs and cats, producing cholangitis, cholecystitis, and liver dysfunction. It is treated with flukicides and liver support.
Canine and Feline Tapeworm Infection (Cestodiasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tapeworm infection is caused by cestodes such as Dipylidium caninum and Taenia species residing in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Heavy infections cause poor condition and intestinal blockage, and are treated with antitapeworm drugs.
Canine and Feline Thelaziosis (Eye Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Thelaziosis is caused by the nematode Thelazia (eyeworm) that lives under the nictitating membrane of dogs and cats, causing conjunctivitis and keratitis that can impair vision. The worms are physically removed and the eye treated.
Canine and Feline Strongyloidiasis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Strongyloidiasis is caused by the threadworm Strongyloides stercoralis, infecting dogs, cats, foxes, humans, and other primates. It causes dermatitis, pneumonia, and enteritis in young animals and is treated with anthelmintics.
Feline Lungworm Infection (Aelurostrongylosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline lungworm infection is caused by Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, which lives in the small bronchi and alveoli of cats and forms lung nodules. It is treated with anthelmintics and respiratory support.
Canine Lungworm Infection (Filaroidiasis / Tracheobronchial Worm): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Canine lungworm infection is caused by nematodes of the family Filaroididae that live under the tracheal and bronchial mucosa or in the lungs of dogs, producing nodular lung lesions. It is treated with anthelmintics and respiratory support.
Canine and Feline Trichinellosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Trichinellosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Trichinella spiralis, acquired by eating raw meat containing encysted larvae. It can cause intestinal inflammation and painful muscle infection, and is prevented by not feeding raw meat.
Canine and Feline Whipworm Infection (Trichuriasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Whipworm infection is caused by Trichuris (whipworm) nematodes residing in the cecum of dogs and foxes. Heavy infections in puppies cause bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia, and are treated with anthelmintics.
Canine and Feline Spirocercosis (Esophageal Worm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Spirocercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Spirocerca lupi, which embeds in the esophageal, gastric, or aortic wall of dogs, foxes, and wolves, forming nodules and sometimes aneurysms. It is treated with anthelmintics and supportive care.