Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toxocariasis infection found in a 6-month-old cat at vet clinic
By Burak Şahin et al.·Published in Veterinary Journal of Kastamonu University·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Case of toxocariasis in a cat presented to a private veterinary clinic
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Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old male tabby cat weighing 2.5 kg was brought to the vet after surgery, where he experienced vomiting due to anesthesia. During the examination, the vet found parasites in the cat's stomach. These were identified as Toxocara cati, a type of roundworm that can also infect humans. This case highlights the importance of recognizing toxocariasis in cats, even though it's not commonly seen. The cat's condition was addressed, and the appropriate treatment was likely given to manage the parasite infection.
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Abstract
In this study, a case of zoonotic toxocariasis seen in a cat brought to a private veterinary clinic is presented. The case data were obtained from a 2.5 kg male tabby feline, aged 6 months, who was presented to a private veterinary clinic. Following the examination of the cat, vomiting was observed as a side effect of the anaesthetic administered during the eye removal surgery. Macroscopic parasites were detected in the stomach contents. In order to identify the species, the parasite was placed in a tube filled with 70% alcohol. The Toxocara cati species was later identified microscopically at the Parasitology laboratory of Selçuk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Our case report contains useful information since toxocariasis infection in cats is rarely seen in the stomach contents and has zoonotic importance. This case is presented with the hope of raising awareness, especially among veterinarians working in animal hospitals and small animal clinics.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a6cd1745e3ae5cf8fca6a31f8b9074ee5e7e3f21