Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog in western Newfoundland with balance problems from French
By Jang, Hye-Yeon et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Companion Animals (Hagen, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Paradoxical vestibular syndrome in a dog from western Newfoundland infected with French heartworm.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old dog from western Newfoundland was brought in for symptoms of paradoxical vestibular syndrome, which can cause issues like loss of balance and head tilting. The vet found first-stage larvae of French heartworm in a fecal exam. After starting treatment with milbemycin oxime, the dog's symptoms improved and resolved completely. This case highlights a new concern for pet owners in the area regarding the spread of this parasite.
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Abstract
A dog from western Newfoundland was presented with paradoxical vestibular syndrome. First-stage larvae ofwere detected on fecal examination. Treatment with milbemycin oxime resulted in resolution of signs. This is the first report of the spread of this parasite to western Newfoundland and of paradoxical vestibular syndrome in a dog infected with
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27928171/