ELIMINATION OF PROBABLE PRAZIQUANTEL-RESISTANT DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM WITH NITROSCANATE IN A MIXED-BREED DOG: A CASE REPORT

Elimination of probable praziquantel-resistant Dipylidium caninum with nitroscanate in a mixed-breed dog: a case report

Abstract Background Praziquantel is the drug of choice for treating the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum in dogs; however, resistance is possible, and regular, non-targeted administration of praziquantel may select for anthelminthic-resistant populations.Methods The zinc sulfate fecal floatation procedure was conducted.Gross visualization was used to id

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