Dioctophyme renale Infection in a Labrador Mix

摘要

Andrew S. Peregrine, BVMS, PhD, DVM, DipEVPC Alexandra Squires Bos, BVM&S DOSIE, a 2-year-old, 59.5-lb (27-kg) stray Labrador retriever mix from the Sarnia & District Humane Society, Ontario, Canada, was brought to the Ontario Veterinary College witha subclinical heartworm infection that had been diagnosed previously. At presentation, she was diagnosed with a number of common intestinal parasites, including Trichuris vulpis, Ancylostoma can-mum, and Dipylidium caninum. She underwent treatment; however, 5 months later, it was noted that Rosies urine was ruddy brown in color. Urinalysis revealed that Rosie was infected with an unusual parasite.