Liver Fluke in Dogs: Schistosomiasis

Canine schistosomiasis follows exposure to infective fluke stages in freshwater. Inflammatory lesions can affect the intestines, liver and other abdominal organs.

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.