Parasitic Conditions
32 Conditions in this category.
Tapeworm Infection
Tapeworm infection, or cestodiasis, is a common intestinal parasitic condition in pets caused by the ingestion of intermediate hosts carrying larval tapeworm stages.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are highly contagious microscopic arachnids known as Otodectes cynotis that infest the ear canals of dogs, cats, and ferrets, causing intense pruritus and characteristic dark discharge.
Coccidia
Coccidiosis is a common intestinal parasitic infection caused by single-celled protozoa that target the lining of the small intestine, primarily affecting young or immunocompromised animals.
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms (Dirofilaria immitis) that live in the pulmonary arteries and heart chambers of infected dogs.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a multisystemic tick-borne infection in dogs caused by the spirochete bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted primarily by the Ixodes tick.
Giardia
Giardiasis is a common intestinal infection caused by the microscopic protozoan parasite Giardia, which affects the small intestine of dogs, cats, and humans.
Demodectic Mange
Demodectic mange is a non-contagious skin condition caused by the overpopulation of Demodex canis mites, which naturally reside in the hair follicles of most dogs.
Roundworm Infection
Roundworm infection, primarily caused by Toxocara species, is a common intestinal parasitic infestation in dogs and cats that can result in significant gastrointestinal distress and potential zoonotic risks.
Hookworm Infection
Hookworm infection is a parasitic infestation of the small intestine caused by Ancylostoma species, which can lead to severe anemia and systemic illness in dogs and cats.
Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange, or canine scabies, is a highly contagious skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, characterized by intense pruritus and secondary skin lesions.
Reptile Parasites (Flagellates)
Flagellate infections in reptiles are common protozoal parasitic conditions, such as Hexamita or Trichomonas, that frequently cause gastrointestinal distress in captive reptiles.
Avian Knemidocoptes (Scaly Face Mites)
Knemidocoptes, commonly known as scaly face or scaly leg mites, is a parasitic skin infestation in birds caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the non-feathered keratinized tissues of the beak, cere, and feet.
Snake Mite Infestation
Ophionyssus natricis, commonly known as the snake mite, is an external ectoparasite that feeds on the blood of reptiles, causing significant distress and potential secondary health complications.
Coccidiosis in Livestock
Coccidiosis is a widespread protozoal infection of the intestinal tract in livestock caused by Eimeria species, leading to severe enteritis and economic losses.
Cytauxzoonosis
Cytauxzoonosis is a severe, often fatal tick-borne parasitic disease affecting felines, characterized by fever, lethargy, and organ damage.
Liver Fluke
Feline liver fluke infection is a parasitic condition caused by trematodes that inhabit the bile ducts, leading to hepatobiliary inflammation and potentially chronic liver disease.
Aelurostrongylus (Lungworm)
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus is a parasitic lungworm infection in cats that invades the bronchioles and alveolar ducts, causing respiratory distress and chronic airway inflammation.
Notoedric Mange
Notoedric mange is a highly contagious skin infestation in cats caused by the mite Notoedres cati, leading to intense itching, hair loss, and thickened skin.
Toxocara Infection
Toxocariasis, or roundworm infection, is a common parasitic infestation in dogs and cats caused by Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati, which can impact both gastrointestinal health and human zoonotic safety.
Dipylidium Infection
Dipylidium caninum is a common intestinal tapeworm infection in cats and dogs, typically acquired through the ingestion of infected fleas or lice.
Echinococcus
Echinococcus is a genus of small tapeworms that cause hydatid disease in animals and humans, posing a significant zoonotic risk.
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a tick-borne protozoal disease that targets and destroys red blood cells in dogs, leading to hemolytic anemia and systemic inflammation.
Cheyletiella (Walking Dandruff)
Cheyletiella, commonly known as 'walking dandruff,' is a highly contagious surface-dwelling mite infestation that causes intense scaling and itching in dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Trombiculosis (Chiggers)
Trombiculosis is a seasonal skin infestation caused by the larval stage of chigger mites that produce intense pruritus and localized dermatitis in pets.
Tick Paralysis
Tick paralysis is a life-threatening, acute ascending flaccid paralysis caused by a neurotoxin secreted in the saliva of female ticks during a blood meal.
Capillaria Infection
Capillaria infection, also known as eucoleus or pearsonema infestation, is a parasitic condition caused by nematodes that primarily affect the gastrointestinal, respiratory, or urinary tracts of companion animals.
Fly Strike (Myiasis)
Fly strike, or myiasis, is a painful condition where fly larvae infest living animal tissue, most commonly affecting the skin and fur of animals with wounds or soiled coats.
Botfly Infestation (Cuterebra)
Cuterebra infestation is a parasitic condition caused by the larvae of the botfly, which burrow under the skin or migrate through internal tissues of dogs and cats.
Whipworm Infection
Whipworm infection is a parasitic infestation caused by the nematode Trichuris vulpis, which resides in the large intestine of dogs and can lead to severe gastrointestinal distress.
Hepatozoonosis
Hepatozoonosis is a severe, debilitating tick-borne parasitic infection caused by protozoan organisms that primarily affect the muscles, bones, and immune system of dogs.
Rabbit Encephalitozoonosis (E. cuniculi)
Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a microsporidian parasite that primarily affects the central nervous system, kidneys, and eyes of rabbits, causing neurological deficits and systemic inflammatory reactions.
Avian Respiratory Mites
Avian respiratory mites, primarily Sternostoma tracheacolum, are microscopic parasites that infect the upper and lower respiratory tracts of birds, causing severe breathing distress and potential mortality.
