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Severe infection of adult dogs with helminths in Hunan Province, China poses significant public health concerns
All 438 dogs examined were infected by more than one helminth species. A total of 11 helminth species were found in the dogs, and they represented 2 phyla, 3 classes, 6 families and 8 genera. Clonorchis sinensis (29.4%) was the only trematode species found, Dipylidium caninum (42.3%) was the most common cestode species, and Toxocara canis (45.2%) the most common nematode species. Six of the 11 dog helminths are also transmissible to humans.
Comparative molecular analysis substantiates zoonotic potential of equine methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
These data provide evidence for the adaptation of certain MRSA genotypes to more than one mammalian species, reflecting their extended host spectra.
Anthelmintic activity of extracts of Artemisia absinthium against ovine nematodes
The results of the present study suggest that Artemisia absinthium extracts are a promising alternative to the commercially available anthelmintics for the treatment of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep.
Target lesions
I have seen 3 cases today of dogs with similar skin lesions. There have also been several phone calls describing similar lesions. This most recent patient was the most severely affected. He had a history of rolling in plants the day before and coughing while doing it. (Client unsure exactly but the plants were wild near the woods and had been recently cut by a mower).
Why is this capuchin fainting?
I would rank hypoadrenocorticism of low likelihood in this animal until you have performed some other diagnostic tests. The elevated potassium and upper limit chloride are most likely due to hemolysis if there are no other indications of disease. I would recommend repeating.
Dogs with suspected chronic bronchitis: treatment plan
The lateral film is largely expiratory, making the lungs look "dirty". The heart is normal, and you describe no murmurs. The trachea is wide open. So my best bet is that this is chronic bronchitic disease.
Young cat is open mouth breathing during play; differentials for panting in young cats
This cat has had several episodes at home where he has to stop and open mouth breathe when playing. Is he normal, or does he have heart disease?
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