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Chagas Disease in Dogs

Chagas disease in dogs is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and is associated with infected insects or other exposures.

Chagas disease in dogs is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and is associated with infected insects or other exposures. The reference reviews clinical disease, prevention and human-health implications.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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