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Endoparasites

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    • Toxocara canis
    • Nematode (rounworm)
    • Found in small intestine
    • Cause abd. distension, intermittent diarrhea, dull haircoat, and occasional vomiting
    • Transmitted thru ingestion of eggs or transplacentally
    • Dx: fecal flotation
    • Tx: Panacur (Fenbendazole), Strongid T (Pyrantel pamoate)
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    • Toxocara canis
    • Nematode (rounworm)
    • Found in small intestine
    • Causes abd. distension, intermittent diarrhea, dull haircoat, and occasional vomiting
    • Transmitted thru ingestion of eggs or transplacentally
    • Dx: fecal flotation
    • Tx: Panacur (Fenbendazole), Strongid T (Pyrantel pamoate)
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    • Toxocara cati
    • Nematode (roundworm)
    • Intestinal infection - usually asymtomatic
    • Transmitted thru ingestion of eggs or queen milk
    • Dx: eggs in feces
    • Tx: Drontal, Revolution, Interceptor
Author
anniles
ID
162773
Card Set
Endoparasites
Description
Common parasites of the veterinary field
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