Graphical Abstractĭipylidium caninum is a cyclophyllidean cestode parasite of the small intestine in dogs, with an indirect life-cycle primarily transmitted by fleas ( Ctenocephalides felis felis, Ctenopcephalides canis, Pulex irritans) (see for a description of its life-cycle). The novel application of capsule endoscopy confirmed the anthelmintic efficacy of this treatment. Nitrosconate can be an effective treatment for praziquantel-resistant dipylidiasis in dogs. A single dose of nitrosconate was administered and eliminated Dipylidium spp. Treatment with praziquantel and epsiprantel were unsuccessful in eliminating the organism but was apparently successful in flea prevention. Observation of the segments confirmed the presence of adult Dipylidium spp in feces.

segments were repeatedly present in the stool. was confirmed by subsequent fecal analysis. The dog’s clinical signs resolved, and elimination of Ancylostoma spp. The dog received appropriate anthelmintic therapy for Giardia spp., Ancylostoma spp. ResultsĪn 18-month-old spayed female terrier mix was presented due to diarrhea, hematochezia and weight loss. segments, and capsule endoscopy was used to visualize adult tapeworms within the intestinal tract. Gross visualization was used to identify Dipylidium spp. The zinc sulfate fecal floatation procedure was conducted. Praziquantel is the drug of choice for treating the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum in dogs however, resistance is possible, and regular, non-targeted administration of praziquantel may select for anthelminthic-resistant populations.

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