Filaroides hirthi infection in a dog.
A 5- to 7-month old, female dog developed a cough and labored breathing. Filaroides hirthi larvae were recovered from a fecal specimen by use of sodium nitrate flotation and direct saline solution mount. Verminous pneumonia caused by F hirthi was diagnosed. The dog appeared to be immunocompetent, and responded to treatment with fenbendazole.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005273:Fenbendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005368:Filariasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D005273:Fenbendazole