Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoscopy finds whipworm colitis causing bloody diarrhea in dogs
By Sandhya Bhavani Mohan et al.·Published in Iranian Journal of Parasitology·2022·Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai -7. Tamil Nadu, India, IR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Endoscopic Recognition and Management of Trichuris vulpis Induced Colitis in Three Dogs: A Case Report
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought in for bloody diarrhea and straining to defecate, which are signs of colitis. Despite negative fecal tests and no improvement from initial treatments, the veterinarians used an endoscope to look inside the dogs' colons. They discovered many whipworms (Trichuris vulpis) causing damage and bleeding in the colon. The dogs were treated with a combination of medications, and they started to feel better within a week.
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Abstract
Trichuris vulpis is a relatively common cause of canine large bowel disease leading to chronic diarrhea. Faecal analysis is negative most of the times due to long prepatent period and eggs may be shed intermittently. This case study done at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from 2014 to 2018 describes the usefulness of endoscopy in diagnosing the colitis due to presence of T. vulpis worms. Three dogs presented with haematochezia and tenesmus were subjected to detailed clinical examination. As the faecal examination was negative and there was no improvement on initial therapy endoscopy was performed. Numerous T. vulpis whipworms were found attached to the colon mucosa on endoscopic examination. Multiple bleeding ulcerated sites were observed throughout the colon. The dog was treated with oral febental, praziquantal and pyrantal combination tablets (Drontal Plus). Clinical improvement was observed within a week.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijpa.v17i2.9547