Lungworms in a cat
A case of a cat with lungworms, caused by Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. These are nematodes (roundworms) that parasitise the respiratory tract and cause inflammation —…
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Scaly face mites in a budgerigar
This is Pappy, a budgerigar suffering from mange of the horny tissues — the beak and the skin of the legs. The scientific name…
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Dirofilariasis — the disease better known as heartworm
An often overlooked but widespread parasitic disease, found both in Bulgaria and in our neighbouring countries. Among pets it affects dogs, cats and ferrets.…
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