Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasite infections in dogs and cats in Espirito Santo Brazil
By Campos, Diefrey Ribeiro et al.·Published in Acta parasitologica·2016·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence and risk factors associated with endoparasitosis of dogs and cats in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Plain-English summary
A study in Brazil found that 59% of dogs and 54% of cats had intestinal parasites, with the most common being Ancylostoma, a type of hookworm. Owners who provided filtered water, avoided feeding raw food, established a designated bathroom area for their pets, and cleaned up feces regularly helped reduce the risk of these infections. Additionally, pets that were dewormed more than once a year were less likely to have parasites. Keeping up with deworming and good hygiene practices can help keep your pet healthy and free from these parasites.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for the occurrence of endoparasitosis in dogs and cats in Espírito Santo, Brazil. For the study, 345 dogs and 160 cats were examined. Faecal samples from the animals were collected, and owners were interviewed about their handling of their animals. For the diagnosis of the infections, the Willis-Molley, simple centrifugal flotation and formalin-ether sedimentation techniques were performed. The data found in the tests were tabulated and analysed with a chi-square test (p <0.05), and calculation of odds ratios (OR) with confidence intervals of 95% were then performed to determine the association between the variables and the outcome of stool examinations. The prevalence of parasites was 59% for dogs and 54% for cats. The genus Ancylostoma was the most prevalent (45%). Supplying filtered water, not feeding raw foods, standardisation of a defecation site and cleaning up the faeces reduced the chances of developing intestinal parasites. An increased frequency of deworming was also shown to be a protective factor; specifically animals which received anthelmintic more than once a year had a lower predisposition for intestinal parasites.
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