Elimination of probable praziquantel-resistant Dipylidium caninum with nitroscanate in a mixed-breed dog: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Praziquantel is the drug of choice for treating the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum in dogs; however, resistance is possible, and regular, non-targeted administration of praziquantel may select for anthelminthic-resistant populations.

Methods

The zinc sulfate fecal floatation procedure was conducted. Gross visualization was used to identify Dipylidium spp. segments, and capsule endoscopy was used to visualize adult tapeworms within the intestinal tract.

Results

An 18-month-old spayed female terrier mix was presented due to diarrhea, hematochezia and weight loss. The dog received appropriate anthelmintic therapy for Giardia spp., Ancylostoma spp. and Dipylidium spp. The dog's clinical signs resolved, and elimination of Ancylostoma spp. was confirmed by subsequen

SUBMITTER: Loftus JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9682756 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature