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Liver Flukes in Cats


Opisthorchis felineus, or cat liver fluke is a trematode parasite that infects the liver in mammals. It was first discovered in 1884 in a cat's liver by Sebastiano Rivolta of Italy. In 1891, Russian scientist K.N. Vinogradov found it in a human, and named the parasite a "Siberian liver fluke". In 1931, helminthologist Hans Vogel of Hamburg published a medical treatise describing the life cycle of Opisthorchis felineus. ..more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • May show signs of liver disease including, anorexia, vomiting and weight loss.1
  • Occurs in cats living in tropical areas such as Hawaii and Florida.2
  • Become infected by ingesting geckos, skinks, lizards, and Bufo toads carrying the flukes. 3

The Top 10 Resources on Liver Flukes in Cats

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  1. PetPlace: Flukes: Pancreatic and Liver in Cats
  2. John Burns Pet Health: Feline Liver Disease
  3. Paradise Animal Clinic: Feline Liver Flukes
  4. Petswell Pet Hospital: Liver Flukes (Platynosomum)
  5. VetInfo4Cats: Liver Flukes
  6. CatHealth: Liver Flukes

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Petswell Pet Hospital: Liver Flukes (Platynosomum)
  2. ↑ CatHealth: Liver Flukes
  3. ↑ Paradise Animal Clinic: Feline Liver Flukes

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