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Manpreet Singh1,2, Amit Kumar2, Adarsh Kumar2
1Masters of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, India.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|August 15, 2022
Summary
A dog experienced chronic nasal bleeding and sneezing due to nasal leech infestation. Rhinoscopy successfully identified and removed the leeches, resolving the symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Parasitology
Background:
- Nasal leech infestations can cause significant clinical signs in dogs, including epistaxis and sneezing.
- Diagnostic challenges may arise in identifying the exact cause of chronic respiratory symptoms.
Observation:
- A male dog presented with a 3-month history of recurrent epistaxis and sneezing.
- Initial examinations included clinical assessment, hemato-biochemistry, and radiography.
Findings:
- Rhinoscopy revealed leech infestation within the nasal cavity as the cause of epistaxis.
- Endoscopic retrieval of leeches using grasping forceps under general anesthesia was successful.
Implications:
- Video-otoscope-guided rhinoscopy is an effective and convenient method for diagnosing and treating nasal leech infestations in dogs.
- This minimally invasive approach ensures accurate localization and removal of nasal parasites.
