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Pythiosis or Lagenidiosis (Oomycosis) in Dogs

Oomycosis is a water-associated infection that can damage the gastrointestinal tract, skin or other organs.

Oomycosis is a water-associated infection that can damage the gastrointestinal tract, skin or other organs. Severe systemic illness requires diagnostic investigation and treatment.

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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