Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and weight loss linked to stomach parasite in cats
By Cecchi, R et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2006·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Demonstration of Ollulanus tricuspis in the stomach of domestic cats by biopsy.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of domestic cats was found to have a stomach parasite called Ollulanus tricuspis after they were brought in for vomiting and weight loss. During endoscopic exams, four out of 131 biopsy samples showed the presence of this parasite, although the cats' stomachs appeared normal at first glance. Two of the cats had signs of chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), while the others showed no significant issues. The exact impact of this parasite on the cats' health is still unclear, but it highlights the importance of thorough examinations when pets show gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Abstract
Ollulanus tricuspis is a small nematode of the family Ollulanidae, found in the stomach of domestic cats and other felids. Of 131 gastric biopsy samples collected at endoscopic examination, four were shown to contain the parasite. Vomiting was the main presenting sign in three cats and weight loss in the fourth. The stomachs were grossly normal on endoscopic examination. Chronic gastritis was observed histologically in two cases, while the remaining cases were microscopically normal. The significance of the parasite remained undetermined. To our knowledge, this is the first report of O. tricuspis infection in domestic cats in which the diagnosis was made by examining routine endoscopic biopsy samples.
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