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Feline Lungworm: Symptoms and Treatment by valisiano is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Feline lungworm disease is caused by several species of lungworms including Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. Cats can become infected through ingesting infected snails, slugs, or paratenic hosts. Clinical signs range from asymptomatic to severe respiratory distress and include coughing, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing. Diagnosis involves finding lungworm larvae in feces or respiratory samples. Treatment involves anthelmintics and corticosteroids for severe cases. Preventing outdoor access is the best way t
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