Filaroides hirthi infection in two related dogs.
Filaroides hirthi infection was diagnosed in 2 related Yorkshire Terriers. Dog 1 had a chronic nonproductive cough, but results of fecal flotation examination were negative. Dog 2 was a 1-year-old female progeny of dog 1. Both dogs came from the same kennel and were raised together for 8 weeks. Dog 2 had generalized demodicosis accompanied by secondary bacterial infection and had been treated with corticosteroids. Dog 2 also was given 68 micrograms of ivermectin, PO, and then 50 mg of fenbendazole/kg, PO, q 24 h for 14 days. After the 14-day treatment, results of 3 fecal examinations were negative for Filaroides sp and other parasites, and the dog improved without complications. Fecal examination of the other dogs in the kennel were negative for F hirthi.
Pinckney
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Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19143.
Studer
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Genta
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005368:Filariasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male