Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Flea infestations in dogs in Aguascalientes Mexico in 2007
By Hernández-Valdivia, Emmanuel et al.·Published in The Journal of parasitology·2011·Centro de Ciencias Agropecuarias·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Presence of Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) and Ctenocephalides felis (Bouché) infesting dogs in the city of Aguascalientes, México.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
In Aguascalientes, Mexico, a study found that about 12% of urban dogs had flea infestations, specifically the Ctenocephalides canis and Ctenocephalides felis species. The highest rates of infestation occurred in spring and summer, with peaks in April and July. Male dogs were more likely to be infested than females, and the study showed that warmer winter temperatures were linked to higher flea prevalence. This information can help pet owners understand the seasonal risks of fleas and the importance of preventive treatments during warmer months.
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Abstract
Prevalence and seasonal distribution of Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis) and Ctenocephalides felis (Bouché) infestations in urban dogs of the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico, were studied. Between January and December 2007, 863 dogs in the Municipal Canine and Feline Control Center were examined. Overall prevalence of infestation was 12% (95% CI 10-14). Seasonal distribution revealed that prevalences in spring and summer were highest, while autumn and winter had lower prevalences. Two infestation peaks were observed, i.e., in April (17.7%) and July (18.9%). A positive correlation was detected between prevalence and temperature during the winter season (P < 0.05). Prevalence in relation to gender showed that males were more frequently infested, 14% (95% CI 11-17), than females, 9.4% (95% CI 7-13); hair length did not affect differences in prevalence. Six hundred twenty-nine fleas were examined; 62% were C. canis and 38% C. felis . Dogs infested with only C. canis were 48% (95% CI 38-58), while 18% were infested only with C. felis (95% CI 11-27); the remainder, 34% (95% CI 24-44), had mixed infestations.
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