In severe cases, hospitalization is required with a complete work - up (blood tests, abdominal x-rays and possibly surgery to drain abdominal fluids). (bichonhealth.org)
They are diagnosed by finding the egg of the parasite in abdominal fluid or in the urine. (lbah.com)
Some cats and dogs can have seizures, fainting spells, have difficulty walking or an accumulation of abdominal fluid. (floridawildvethospital.com)