InternalParasiteManual.pdf

INTERNAL PARASITES OF DOGS AND CATS

DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL

Developed with Dr. Byron Blagburn

College of Veterinary Medicine

Auburn University

Throughout this manual, you will

find icons that indicate the species

affected by individual parasites (see

definitions for the species icons

below), plus drawings that provide

relative size comparisons. In each

key, a simple drawing of the parasite

being discussed will be shown next

to a Toxocara spp. egg drawing.

Parasitology is a fascinating field, especially when exploring the intricate mechanisms by which parasites

propagate. In the fast-paced veterinary clinic environment, the study of parasitology too often becomes routine

and mundane —we simply perform yet another fecal examination and dutifully record the results.

We invite you to step out of this routine and rediscover the amazing life cycles of these remarkable organisms.

Challenge yourself to not only identify a hookworm egg by genus alone, but by species. Explore the complex

relationships between parasites and their intermediate and definitive hosts.

This diagnostic manual is designed to be an informative source for the identification and exploration of internal

parasites. To be of most benefit to veterinarians and technicians, the manual was designed to be convenient and

easy to use. As you’ll see, the parasites described in this manual have been divided into two groups according

to the material (i.e., feces or blood) tested for infection. Additional sections are devoted to pseudoparasites,

parasite life cycles and practical, time-saving diagnostic procedures. In addition, you will find guidelines for para-

site prevention in dogs and cats developed by the Companion Animal Parasite Council, plus a handy index.

All of the information provided here is brief and to the point. Wherever possible, symbols are used to convey key

information (see the key at left).

We would like to acknowledge Professor Byron Blagburn, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary

Medicine, Auburn University, for providing astute technical assistance and one-of-a-kind illustrative material for

this manual.

Novartis is pleased to provide you with this laboratory manual to assist with diagnosis of common parasites in

dogs and cats. We hope it will further aid your fecal examinations and parasite identification. Please use this

manual to help educate your clients on the risks and prevention of internal parasites. We are honored to work

with you toward the most important goal: a happy, healthy pet.

Indicates the

parasite

infects dogs.

Indicates the

parasite

infects cats.

Indicates the

parasite

infects raccoons.

Indicates that one

or more stages in

the life cycle of the

parasite can infect

humans.

Jason Drake, DVM

Dr. France Gagné

Director of Professional Services

National Director, Professional Services

Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.

Novartis Animal Health Canada Inc.

Parasites found in blood

Parasite life cycles

Nematodes

Feline

Canine

Parasites found in feces

Parasite prevalence

Parasites of the gastrointestinal tract

Cestodes

Nematodes

Protozoa

Diagnostic techniques

Parasites of the respiratory tract

Nematodes

Direct smear

Sedimentation

Trematodes

Flotation

Parasites of the urinary tract

Nematodes

Centrifugation

Companion Animal Parasite

Council (CAPC) guidelines

Pseudoparasites

Index

CONTENTS

INTERNAL PARASITES OF DOGS AND CATS

PARASITES FOUND IN BLOOD

Nematodes

Acanthocheilonema

(Dipetalonema) reconditum

Dirofilaria immitis

PARASITES FOUND IN BLOOD

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