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| − | == Lungworms of Dogs and Cats ==
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| − | === Treatment of Lungworms in Dogs and Cats ===
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| − | *''Angiostrongylus vasorum'' is easy to treat with suitable anthelmintics, but the others require high daily doses of benzimidazoles for 3-7days.
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| − | *Two or more courses of treatment may be necessary (with a rest period between each).
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| − | *Fenbendazole is licensed for the treatment of ''Aelurostrongylus'' (50mg/kg for 3days) and ''F. osleri'' (50mg/kg for 7days).
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