PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dipylidium is tapeworm of cats and dogs. People become infected when they accidentally swallow a flea infected with tapeworm larvae; most reported cases involve children. Dipylidium infection is easily treated in humans and animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, by far the most prevalent flea on dogs and cats is C felis. Cat fleas cause severe irritation in animals and people and are responsible for flea allergy dermatitis. They also serve as the vector of typhus-like rickettsiae and Bartonellaspp and are the intermediate host for filarid and cestode parasites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roundworms (Toxascaris leonina and Toxocara cati) are the most common intestinal parasite of cats, with an estimated prevalence of 25% to 75%, and often higher in kittens. The adult roundworms are 3 to 5 inches long, cream-colored, and live in the cat’s intestine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coccidiosis in Cats. Cuterebra or Warbles in Cats. Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs. Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats. Flea Control in Cats. Giardia in Cats. Harvest Mite Infestations in Cats. Heartworm Disease in Cats. More items