Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leech under tongue causing bleeding in hunting dog treated with salt
By Alshehabat, Musa A·Published in Annals of parasitology·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sublingual vein infestation with leech Limnatis nilotica in a hunting dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old hunting dog was brought in with a leech attached under its tongue, which can cause serious bleeding and anemia. The veterinarian removed the leech by applying table salt, a simple but effective method for detaching it. After the treatment, the dog recovered well without any complications.
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Abstract
Leech infestation of the oral cavity is uncommon parasitic infestation of dogs that can cause life threatening haemorrhage and anaemia. The aim of the case report is to present unusual sublingual attachment of leech in a hunting dog that was successfully managed by using table salt.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28170212/