Obstruction in the feline bladder by Capillaria sp. - case report

[Obstrução em bexiga felina por Capillaria sp. - relato de caso]

ABSTRACT

Capillaria SP is a nematode parasite that can occasionally affect the bladder, and its most common final host is carnivores, but with felines it is often not known whether they are less affected or not diagnosed, and there are few reports on the subject. The diagnosis of this pathology is made with a sedimentary urine test, investigating the presence of parasite eggs. The present work is a case report, occurred in a semi domiciled feline. The objective of this report is to present new information on the subject that is still poorly publicized today.

Key word:
nematode; parasite; bladder