Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intramuscular Sarcocystis sp. in two cats and a dog.
- Journal:
- The Journal of parasitology
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Hill, J E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathology · United States
Plain-English summary
In this study, researchers found a parasite called Sarcocystis in the muscles of two cats and a dog. The cysts looked similar under special microscopes. All three animals were weak and likely had weakened immune systems due to low blood cell counts or advanced cancer. The findings suggest that these pets were dealing with serious health issues related to the parasite.
Abstract
Sarcocystis sp. was diagnosed in the skeletal muscle of a cat and myocardium of a dog and cat. The cysts were similar in size and structure when examined by light and transmission electron microscopy. The 3 animals were debilitated and probably immunocompromised due to pancytopenia or terminal neoplasia.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3135379/