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What are lung flukes?
snail-1634852_1280Lung flukes are parasitic organisms called trematodes. The most common lung fluke to affect cats in North America is called Paragonimus kellicotti, also known as the North American lung fluke. Other species of lung flukes can infect cats in other areas of the world, but are rarely found in North America.
Although no commercial products are specifically labeled for treatment of lung flukes in cats, there are several antiparasitic drugs that are effective for treating this infection. The preferred treatment for a Paragonimus kellicotti infection in cats is the antiparasitic drug praziquantel, with daily administration of this drug for 3 days. An alternative treatment is fenbendazole, another antiparasitic drug, with daily treatment required for 10-14 days.
What is the success rate for treating?
Most infections will be cleared after the appropriate treatment.