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Lung Fluke Infections in Cats

Lung flukes can infect pets after they eat infected prey.

Lung flukes can infect pets after they eat infected prey. Some infections cause no signs, while others produce cough or significant respiratory disease.

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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