Feline urinary capillariosis - report of two cases

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.