Parasitology

Morphology and Differentiation of Canine Nematode Eggs

Morphological features of nematode eggs in dog feces: differential diagnosis of Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara canis, Trichuris vulpis, Capillaria, and hookworms.

Microphotographs of nematode and mite eggs in dog feces, light microscopy
Microphotographs of nematode and mite eggs in dog feces, light microscopy

🔬Nematode eggs are found in dog feces. Note that Toxascaris leonina eggs (g) have a smooth surface, while Toxocara canis (h) have a rough surface. a – Capillaria putori, b – Trichuris vulpis, c – Spirocerca vulpis, d – Ancylostoma sp., e – Uncinaria sp., f – mite egg, g – Toxascaris leonina, h – Toxocara canis, i – Linguatula serrata, already containing a four-legged larva. Abbreviations: BM - Blastomeres, KL - Claws (talons) of legs, L1 - Nematode larva, LA - Linguatula larva, PF - Polar plug

Source: Mehlhorn H. - Encyclopedia of Parasitology, 4-ed, 2016