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The esophageal worm (Spirocerca lupi) is a bright red worm that causes nodules in the esophageal wall. Male worms measure about 40 mm, and female worms are about 70 mm long. Infection occurs perorally via intermediate hosts (various dung beetles) or via paratenic hosts such as chickens, reptiles, and rodents infected by eating the beetles. The ...
This list of dog diseases is a selection of diseases and other conditions found in the dog. Some of these diseases are unique to dogs or closely related species, while others are found in other animals, including humans.
The dog was initially brought to the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital because of increasing prevalence of vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in the stool (hematochezia). The dog was eventually euthanized and the owner agreed for postmortem tests to be run.
Toxocara canis (T. canis, also known as dog roundworm) is a worldwide-distributed helminth parasite that primarily infects dogs and other canids, but can also infect other animals including humans. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The name is derived from the Greek word toxon 'bow, quiver' and the Latin word caro 'flesh'. [ 3 ]
Keriorrhea (orange oily anal leakage caused by high levels of escolar and oilfish in the diet) [2] [3] [4] Rectal bleeding , melena and hematochezia [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Feculent rectal discharge (fecal rectal discharge), e.g. fecal leakage , encopresis and incontinence of liquid stool elements
Jagoda Matejczuk/Getty Images. Height: 17-21 inches Weight: 35-50 pounds Personality: can go from easy-going couch potato to energized retriever; adapted for water, they love to swim and are good ...
The presence of bright red blood in stool, known as hematochezia, typically indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Digested blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract may appear black rather than red, resulting in "coffee ground" vomit or melena. [2] Other signs and symptoms include feeling tired, dizziness, and pale skin color. [18]
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