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Summary The present report describes the first clinically manifested and serologically proven case of  Dirofilaria immitis  infection in a cat in Bulgaria. A 10-year-old intact male cat was referred to the Small Animal Clinic, Trakia University with a history of anorexia, weight loss, intermittent coughing and itching skin lesions on the head and neck. Physical examination revealed abnormal heart sounds and respiration, cyanosis of the mucous membranes, and generalized enlargement of the lymph nodes. Mild infestation with hard ticks and fleas was also detected during the initial skin inspection. In addition, adult  Otodectes cynotis  mites were observed in the skin lesions. The fecal sample was positive for larvae of  Aelurostrongylus abstrusus  and eggs of  Toxocara cati . Blood serology revealed antigens of  D. immitis  as well as antibodies against both feline immunodeficiency virus and  D. immitis . Thoracic radiographic findings included a pronounced generalized reticular interstitial pattern; alveolar and bronchial shades with multiple nodular thickenings throughout the lungs. Electrocardiography demonstrated a sinus tachycardia, a peaked P-wave (P-pulmonale) and an abnormally low ST-segment. The clinical signs disappeared after treatment with selamectin, doxycycline and corticosteroids. Despite the improvement in general health condition, the cat suddenly died several months later.

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Clinical case of life-threatening co-infection due to <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> and <i>Aelurostrongylus abstrusus</i> in a cat: First report of feline heartworm disease in Bulgaria

Clinical case of life-threatening co-infection due to Dirofilaria immitis and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in a cat: First report of feline heartworm disease in Bulgaria