Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Nagpur Veterinary College Seminary Hills, Nagpur-440 006 (Maharashtra)
Online published on 20 October, 2011.
Spirometra species are the pseudotapeworm which causes severe diarrhea, weight loss and dehydration in wild animals. Two tiger cubs were presented for general check up. Faecal sample of cubs examined, were positive for Spirometra species. Cubs were treated with praziquantel @ 5 mg/kg body wt. (Tab. Eazypeta @ 1 tab/10 kg body wt.).
Tiger cubs, Spirometra, Tapeworms
