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Cryptosporidiosis in Dogs Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the protozoan Cryptosporidium parvum, is an important cause of gastroenteritis and diarrhea in a variety of animal species, including humans. It is often a secondary disorder in dogs and people with compromised immune systems. |
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Encephalitozoonosis Encephalitozoonosis is an infection caused by a protozoal or single celled parasite in the cell. It is transmitted by contact with contaminated urine or through the placenta in unborn pups and affects dogs more than cats – especially young puppies. |
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Flea Infestation in Dogs The flea is a common problem for dogs as well as their owners. As if flea bites aren’t bad enough, some pets are “flea allergic” and develop severe itching and scratching with even trivial infestations of fleas. |
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Giardia in Dogs Giardia is a protozoan parasite found all over the world. It infects humans, many domestic animals and birds. Giardia lives in the intestinal tract and infection may be asymptomatic or can result in gastrointestinal symptoms. |
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Hookworm Infestation in Dogs Hookworm infestation is the invasion and multiplication of the small intestine by a blood-sucking parasite. Ancylostoma caninum is the most important and common hookworm in dogs but other less common species exist as well. |
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Intestinal Parasites in Dogs Intestinal parasites, also called worms, are quite common in puppies. Routine deworming usually eliminates infections but does not prevent reinfection. Annual fecal exams typically detect these parasites. |
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Leishmania Infection in Dogs Leishmaniosis is a parasitic infectious disease of dogs and people that is usually limited to tropical regions of the world, including South America, the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia. |
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Myiasis (Maggots) in Dogs Myiasis is the term used to describe infestation of maggots, which are fly larva that live on necrotic and dying tissue. Especially prone are those pets confined to the outdoors with situations in which their skin remains moist. |
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Neosporosis Neosporosis is infection by coccidian protozoon and is most commonly transferred from mother to fetus while still in the womb, but ingestion of the infective cyst is the most common mode of transmission in older dogs. |
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Protozoal Infection in Dogs Protozoal infections are disorders caused by a variety of different organisms affecting multiple systems, causing a variety of many different signs and diseases. |
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