Table 1 Summary of treatments & diagnostic evaluations
Date | Treatment | Diagnostics | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
11/2019 & prior | praziquantel, 1Drontal®, 2Interceptor®, 3Nexgard® | Fecal floatation (exact method unknown) | This was before presenting to the primary veterinarian |
11/21/2019 | 1Drontal® |  |  |
12/1/2019 | 4Drontal® Plus |  | Segments observed |
1/2020 | 4Drontal® Plus, 5Seresto® collar, 6Cestex® | Fecal O&P with Centrifugation | Segments observed |
2/2020 | 4Drontal® Plus |  | The dog did not go to dog parks or daycare during COVID quarantine |
4/24/2020 | 4Drontal® Plus |  | Owner observed tapeworm segments, began using a basket muzzle to source of potential unknown reinfection |
5/22/2020 |  |  | Owner reported exterminator visit confirming no fleas, “flea bomb” performed prophylactically. Confirmed dog is still receiving flea preventatives |
6/17/2020 | Praziquantel 20 mg/kg SID × 2 weeks |  |  |
6/19/2020 | Â | Â | Live tapeworms seen in stool |
7/20/2020 | Â | Â | Cornell received tapeworm sample and confirmed identity as Dipylidium spp. New treatment protocol initiated |
8/5/20 | 7Sentinel® & 8Bravecto® |  |  |
8/6/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/7/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/8/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/9/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/10/20 | 9Capstar® | CapsoCam | Adult tapeworm(s) present |
8/11/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/12/20 | 9Capstar® |  |  |
8/13/20 | 9Capstar® |  | Live tapeworm recovered in stool |
8/14/20 | 9Capstar® & praziquantel (5 mg/kg) |  |  |
8/15/20 | Â | Â | Â |
8/16/20 | Â | Â | Â |
8/17/20 | Â | CapsoCam | Adult tapeworm(s) present |
9/18/2020 | 10Lopatol® (50 mg/kg once) |  |  |
10/7/2020 | Â | CapsoCam | No tapeworms present |
11/6/2020 | Â | CapsoCam | No tapeworms present |
6/2/2020 | Â | CapsoCam | No tapeworms present; no segments reported by owner after Lopatol treatment |