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Multiple diagnostic tests demonstrate an increased risk of canine heartworm disease in northern Queensland, Australia

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a life-threatening infection of dogs with a global distribution. Information on the prevalence of D.
Jessica L. Panetta, Nichola Eliza Davies Calvani, Bronwyn Orr, Aldo Gianfranco Nicoletti, Michael P. Ward, Jan Šlapeta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thoracic Computed Tomographic Characteristics of Canine Blastomycosis

Veterinary Radiology &Ultrasound, Volume 67, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT While thoracic radiographic studies have described the broad thoracic findings of canine blastomycosis, thoracic computed tomographic (CT) findings have been minimally reported. This single‐center, retrospective, descriptive case series study aimed to characterize thoracic CT features of canine blastomycosis.
Ori Nagasaka, Caroline V. Fulkerson, Masahiro Murakami   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Platelet Storage Lesions, Viability, and Function in Canine Platelet Concentrate Units Stored at 4°C for 14 Days

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 36, Issue 2, Page 177-188, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To assess platelet function, storage lesion development, and bacterial contamination in canine platelet concentrate (PC) units stored at 4°C for 14 days. Design Prospective, in vitro experimental study. Setting University teaching hospital. Animals Six units of canine PC.
Kate S. Farrell, Steven E. Epstein, Nghi Nguyen, Ronald H. L. Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinicopathologic variables according to disease severity in dogs with heartworm disease

BMC Veterinary Research
Background Canine heartworm disease is associated with various clinicopathologic abnormalities; however, most previous studies have focused on comparisons between infected and non-infected dogs rather than differences according to disease severity.
Minsuk Kim, Minwoong Seo, Jaechun Cho, Chul Park   +3 more
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Echocardiographic Evaluation of the Right Ventricular Thickness, Myocardial Visualization, and Fractional Area Change: The Impact of Contrast Agent and Transducer Selection

Veterinary Radiology &Ultrasound, Volume 67, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Accurate assessment of right ventricular wall thickness, myocardial visualization, and chamber dimensions is crucial in veterinary cardiology but remains understudied in dogs. This prospective observational study evaluated 10 healthy beagle dogs to compare three echocardiographic approaches for assessing right ventricular parameters: sector ...
Yeonju Park, Suyeon Yoon, Sumin Han, Jihye Shin, Minhyung Kim, Seungjo Park   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Oral Macrocyclic Lactone Heartworm Preventatives on Retinal Function and Chromatic Pupillary Light Reflex in Healthy Companion Dogs

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Determine the effect of oral macrocyclic lactone heartworm‐preventative medications on retinal function and chromatic pupillary light reflex (cPLR) in healthy dogs. Animals Studied Cross‐sectional retrospective: 60 dogs (n = 33 females) with heartworm medication administration status and electroretinogram (ERG) data available ...
Ryan G. Hopper, Allison L. Ludwig, Michele M. Salzman, Ethan Elazegui, Callie M. Rogers, Ellison Bentley, Freya M. Mowat   +6 more
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Dirofilaria immitis Causing Flexor Tenosynovitis of the Hand: A Rare Case Report

Case Reports in Orthopedics, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
This case describes a previously underreported case of flexor tenosynovitis. A 23‐year‐old male slaughterhouse employee presented with several weeks of increased pain and swelling in their left third digit. They failed nonoperative management, including anti‐inflammatory medication and oral steroids, followed by corticosteroid injection. Intraoperative
Jamie C. Henzes, John T. Rich, Shashank Kaushik   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dirofilaria immitis Infection and First Molecular Characterization in Domestic Dogs From Areas of Northwest Mexico

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Dirofilaria immitis is a parasitic nematode of veterinary importance and zoonotic risk that has been reported in central and southern states of México, as a parasite of domestic and wild dogs. However, in the northwestern area of the country, its presence and prevalence are unknown.
Julián A. García-Montes, Hipólito Castillo-Ureta, Edith H. Torres-Montoya, José M. Zazueta-Moreno, José I. Torres-Avendaño, Lucio R. Ibañez-Garduño, Vicente Olimón-Andalón, Annete I. Apodaca-Medina, Juana Cazares-Martinez, Juan J. Ríos-Tostado, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mosquito-Borne Dog Heartworm Disease

EDIS, 2011
This document provides an overview of mosquito-borne dog heartworm disease, caused by the filarial nematode Dirofilaria immitis. It details the lifecycle of the parasite, which requires both dogs and mosquitoes to develop.
J.k. Nayar, C. Roxanne Connelly
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Detection of Dirofilaria immitis in a brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Greece

Helminthologia, 2017
Dirofilaria immitis (canine heartworm) is a filarial nematode found in the pulmonary circulation and the heart of susceptible hosts. It represents an important zoonotic vector-borne disease of domestic dogs and several wildlife species.
Papadopoulos E., Komnenou A., Poutachides T., Heikkinen P., Oksanen A., Karamanlidis A. A.   +5 more
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