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1) A six-year-old dog presented with alopecia, erythema, and severe pruritus on its ventral areas and limbs. Deep skin scrapings and cytology were unremarkable. 2) Examination of plucked hairs under a microscope revealed L3 larvae consistent with Pelodera strongyloides infestation. 3) Biopsy confirmed the presence of nematode segments in hair follicles. The dog was successfully treated with topical moxidectin/imidacloprid and chlorhexidine baths.
- Author
- Rebeka Menezes
- Language
- EN