Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat bladder blockage caused by Capillaria parasite eggs
By D.T. Damasceno et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·2025·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Obstruction in the feline bladder by Capillaria sp. - case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A semi-domesticated cat was found to have a blockage in its bladder caused by a type of parasite called Capillaria. The owner noticed symptoms that likely included difficulty urinating or straining to go. The vet diagnosed the issue through a urine test that looked for parasite eggs. While the report highlights this rare condition, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing such cases in cats.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Capillaria SP is a nematode parasite that can occasionally affect the bladder, and its most common final host is carnivores, but with felines it is often not known whether they are less affected or not diagnosed, and there are few reports on the subject. The diagnosis of this pathology is made with a sedimentary urine test, investigating the presence of parasite eggs. The present work is a case report, occurred in a semi domiciled feline. The objective of this report is to present new information on the subject that is still poorly publicized today.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-13045