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Hookworms in Dogs & Cats – Blood-Sucking Parasites in our Pets

2018-02-26 by CriticalCareDVM

Recently I came across a news story of a couple who visited the Dominican Republic. While in the tropical paradise, they became infected with a parasite from the genus Ancylostoma. more commonly known as hookworms. They likely contracted this painful parasitic infestation while walking barefoot on the local beaches of Punta Cana. I wanted to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ancylostoma, ancylostomiasis, fecal, hookworm, infection, infestation, intestinal, intestine, larvae, larval, parasite, prey, soil, uncinaria

Heartworm Disease – A Potentially Deadly but Preventable Infection

2017-10-23 by CriticalCareDVM

I think most pet parents are familiar with term heartworm disease. They know veterinarians recommend preventative medications. In my experience, though, families don’t fully appreciate the seriousness of this condition in both dogs and cats. So, this week I wanted to take some time to explain what exactly is heartworm disease and emphasize the importance … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antigen, ascites, caval syndrome, coughing, dirofilaria immitis, dirofilariasis, ECG, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, HARD, heart, heartworm, heartworm-associated respiratory disease, hemoglobinuria, hemoptysis, infective, jugular, Knott's test, larvae, microfilariae, mosquito, murmur, preventative, tricuspid valve, Wolbachia

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