Rare Incidence of Diphyllobothriosis in a Dog
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Date
2018-03
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Indian Veterinary Association
Abstract
A Labrador dog was brought to the Teaching
Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College
and Research Institute, Orathanadu with a
history of desquamation of skin around the anal
region, diarrhoea and inappetance. Microscopical
examination of faeces revealed characteristic
elliptical to oval shaped operculated eggs of
Diphyllobothrium latum. Hematological studies
showed anaemia. Based on the presence of the
characteristic eggs in faeces we confirmed the
case as Diphyllobothriosis. Subsequently, the
animal was treated with Praziquantel @ 5mg/
kg b.wt on the first day and repeated on 14th day.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Mar2018_95(3)74-75
Keywords
Veterinary Science