Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First report of heart nematode infection in a dog from Ilgaz, Çankırı
By Yırtıcı, Sümeyra & Yıldız, Kader·Published in Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi·2025·kkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The First Report offrom a Dog in Ilgaz, Çankırı.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Izci Kopegi Zagar dog was brought to the vet after being attacked by stray dogs and suffering serious injuries. Despite treatment, the dog did not recover, and a postmortem exam revealed two adult female heartworms in the right chamber of the heart. This case highlights the importance of testing for heartworm in dogs, especially those with unexplained health issues. Unfortunately, the dog did not survive, but this finding can help veterinarians better diagnose and treat similar cases in the future.
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Abstract
In this study,() detected in the necropsy of an Izci Kopegi Zagar breed dog in Ilgaz, Çankırı was reported. After being attacked by stray dogs, the owner of an 8-year-old male Izci Kopegi Zagar from Ilgaz, Çankırı presented to the veterinary clinic with serious injuries. The dog did not get well even after receiving treatment. Two nematodes were found in the dog's right heart chamber after postmortem investigation. Light microscopic examination revealed that these parasites were adult female. As far as the authors' knowledge, this is the first observation of dogs residing in Ilgaz, Çankırı. Furthermore, it was noteworthy that the affected dog only had two female parasites. Due to occult infection, veterinarians are recommended to perform serological tests as well as blood examinations on dogs suspected of having heartworm.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41324285/