Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cats with urinary parasites causing cystitis and incontinence
By L.M. Miranda et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2025·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Feline urinary capillariosis - report of two cases
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old cat was brought in because she wasn't eating and had signs of bladder inflammation, which was confirmed through tests. The vet found eggs from a type of parasite called Capillaria in her urine and treated her with a medication called Fenbendazole. In another case, a 5-year-old cat had issues with both urinating and pooping, and the same parasite eggs were found in his urine. After treatment with Fenbendazole, both cats were free of the parasites and their symptoms improved.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Capillaria plica and Capillaria feliscati are nematodes that cause feline urinary capillariosis. These parasites usually cause mild illnesses, they do not affect the lower urinary tract. This report describes two symptomatic cases of feline urinary capillariosis. Case 1: cat, 8 years old, with lack of appetite and cystitis confirmed by urinalysis and ultrasound examination. Eggs of Capillaria spp. were identified in the examination of the urinary sediment. Antiparasitic treatment with Fenbendazole was prescribed. Case 2: cat, 5 years old, with urinary and fecal incontinence. The presence of eggs of Capillaria spp. in the examination of the urinary sediment and then treatment with Fenbendazole was performed, resulting in the elimination of the parasites. Although rare, feline urinary capillariosis can be a differential diagnosis for urinary tract abnormalities in this species.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-13398