Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Systemic signs of Cuterebra infection in dogs and cats cases 2000-2014
By Rutland, Bronwyn E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2017·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Systemic manifestations of Cuterebra infection in dogs and cats: 42 cases (2000-2014).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 20 small dogs, mostly Yorkshire Terriers, were diagnosed with Cuterebra infection, which can cause serious health issues. Many of these dogs showed signs of severe illness, including systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and some developed dangerous blood clotting problems. Unfortunately, 30% of the affected dogs did not survive, particularly those weighing 10 pounds or less. Treatment details weren't specified, but early intervention is crucial for better outcomes in these cases. If you notice unusual symptoms in your small dog, it's important to consult your veterinarian promptly.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE To document clinical signs in cats and dogs with Cuterebra infection, determine the outcome of infected animals, and determine whether Yorkshire Terriers were more commonly affected than other breeds of dogs. DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS 22 cats and 20 dogs with Cuterebra infection. PROCEDURES Medical records of dogs and cats with Cuterebra infection were reviewed for signalment, history, clinical and laboratory findings, treatment, duration of hospitalization, and outcome. RESULTS Most (16/20 [80%]) of the dogs weighed ≤ 4.5 kg (10 lb), and Yorkshire Terriers were overrepresented (8/20 [40%]), compared with dogs of other breeds. Ten (50%) dogs and 3 (14%) cats had systemic inflammatory response syndrome at the time of initial evaluation, and 8 (40%) dogs but none of the cats had disseminated intravascular coagulation. The overall mortality rate was 17% (7/42), but was higher for dogs (6/20 [30%]) than cats (1/22 [4.5%]). All 6 dogs that died weighed ≤ 4.5 kg and had systemic inflammatory response syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or both. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that Cuterebra infection can cause severe systemic illness in small-breed dogs. Yorkshire Terriers were more commonly affected than were dogs of other breeds and, subjectively at least, appeared to be more likely to develop severe systemic illness.
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