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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.
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 Heartworm Disease (Dirofilariasis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted by mosquitoes, and lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs (and cats). It is preventable with monthly preventives; adult infections require careful veterinary treatment.
Canine and Feline Ascariasis (Roundworm Infection): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ascariasis is a common roundworm infection of dogs and cats caused mainly by Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati, and Toxascaris leonina. Heavy worm burdens in puppies and kittens cause poor growth, diarrhea, and a pot-bellied appearance, and are controlled with broad-spectrum dewormers.
What Does a Yellow-Margined Box Turtle Like to Eat?
This omnivorous turtle prefers meat. Feed a dedicated pellet plus fish, shrimp, earthworms, and mealworms with produce. Hatchlings grow fast and eat every 1-2 days; adults every 2-3 days.