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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
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Assessment of parasitological findings in heartworm-infected beagles treated with Advantage Multi® for dogs (10% imidacloprid + 2.5% moxidectin) and doxycycline

Parasites & Vectors, 2017
Background Anecdotal reports support the position that the adulticidal heartworm treatment utilizing doxycycline and Advantage Multi®/Advocate® for Dogs (10% imidacloprid + 2.5% moxidectin) has successfully converted antigen-positive dogs to antigen ...
Molly D. Savadelis, Cameon M. Ohmes, Joe A. Hostetler, Terry L. Settje, Robert Zolynas, Michael T. Dzimianski, Andrew R. Moorhead   +6 more
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High prevalence of canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, in pet dogs in south Texas, USA, with evidence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes contributing to transmission

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Background The canine heartworm Dirofilaria immitis, a filarioid nematode of dogs and other carnivores, is widespread in the USA and the world. Over 20 different mosquito species serve as intermediate hosts of D.
Nicole A. Scavo, Italo B. Zecca, Caroline Sobotyk, Meriam N. Saleh, Sarah K. Lane, Mark F. Olson, Sarah A. Hamer, Guilherme G. Verocai, Gabriel L. Hamer   +8 more
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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
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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
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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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Data_Sheet_1_Dirofilariasis mouse models for heartworm preclinical research.docx

, 2023
IntroductionDirofilariasis, including heartworm disease, is a major emergent veterinary parasitic infection and a human zoonosis. Currently, experimental infections of cats and dogs are used in veterinary heartworm preclinical drug research.MethodsAs a ...
P. O'Neill, S. Hegde (16415568), F. Gusovsky (16415589), A. Mansour, M. J. Taylor, C. M. Wilson (16415586), C. M. Wilson, J. L. Dagley, A. Moorhead (16415595), S. McCall (16415598), A. Steven (16415571), W. D. Hong (16415592), F. Gusovsky, S. A. Ward, J. D. Turner, U. DiCosty, A. E. Marriott (16415562), U. DiCosty (16415577), A. E. Marriott, J. W. McCall, A. Steven, S. McCall, J. L. Dagley (16415565), W. D. Hong, S. A. Ward (7673546), C. Fricks (16415574), S. Hegde, M. J. Taylor (7669481), A. Mansour (16415580), J. D. Turner (16415604), J. W. McCall (16415601), E. J. Campbell, C. Fricks, P. O'Neill (3005472), A. Moorhead, E. J. Campbell (16415583)   +35 more
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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
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Heartworm disease in animals and humans

, 2008
Heartworm disease due to Dirofilaria immitis continues to cause severe disease and even death in dogs and other animals in many parts of the world, even though safe, highly effective and convenient preventatives have been available for the past two ...
KRAMER, Laura Helen, Laura H. Kramer, John W. McCall, GUERRERO J, L. H. Kramer, L. Venco, Jorge Guerrero, J. W. McCall, VENCO L., C. Genchi, Luigi Venco, Claudio Genchi, J. Guerrero, GENCHI C, MCCALL JW   +14 more
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Molecular Characterization of Wolbachia Endosymbionts and Their Association With Canine Dirofilariasis in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Canine dirofilariasis is caused by Dirofilaria, a type of filarial parasite that can also infect humans and is becoming a growing concern in Sri Lanka. Previous studies have noted that Sri Lanka has some of the highest numbers of dirofilariasis cases in Asia.
Neyon Loku Gamage, Koshila Ranasinghe, Wasana Rodrigo, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +3 more
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