Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eprinomectin fully treats roundworm infection in dogs
By Kozan, Esma et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2008·Department of Parasitology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of eprinomectin against Toxacara canis in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 20 stray dogs infected with a type of roundworm called Toxocara canis were treated with eprinomectin, a medication given orally. The treatment was effective, completely eliminating the roundworm eggs from the dogs' feces within ten days, and no side effects were noted. This suggests that eprinomectin is a safe and effective option for treating Toxocara canis infections in dogs.
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Abstract
This study was made to investigate efficacy of eprinomectin against to Toxocara canis in dogs. In the study, 20 stray dogs naturally infected with T. canis were divided into two groups as treatment (ten dogs) and control (ten dogs). Eprinomectin (100 microg/kg, Eprinex 250 ml) was given to treatment group dogs orally, and eggs per gram were determined in the faeces on the day of pre-treatment and the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth days of post-treatment. No side effects associated with nervous, respiratory, gastrointestinal systems and some haematological parameters were observed. In conclusion, eprinomectin was determined to be 100% effectual against T. canis.
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