Spirocerca lupi explained

Spirocerca lupi is a species of nematode.^[1] In dogs, infestation can cause sarcoma of the esophagus.^[2] Doramectin has been used against it.^[3]

Notes and References

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2. Ranen E, Lavy E, etal . 2004. Spirocercosis-associated esophageal sarcomas in dogs. A retrospective study of 17 cases (1997-2003). Vet Parasitol . 119. 209. 10.1016/j.vetpar.2003.10.023.
3. Lavy E, Harrus S, Mazaki-Tovi M, etal . Spirocerca lupi in dogs: prophylactic effect of doramectin . Res. Vet. Sci. . 75 . 3 . 217–22 . December 2003 . 13129670 . 10.1016/S0034-5288(03)00115-2.