Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal worms found in 7% of owned dogs in Kerman Iran
By Mirzaei, Mohammad & Fooladi, Majid·Published in Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine·2012·Pathobiology Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of intestinal helminthes in owned dogs in Kerman city, Iran.
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Plain-English summary
A survey of 70 dogs in Kerman city, Iran, found that about 7% had intestinal worms, with the most common being Toxocara canis, which can cause health issues in both dogs and humans. Younger dogs under one year old were more likely to have these parasites compared to older dogs, but the difference wasn't significant. The study suggests that better breeding practices and regular deworming treatments have helped reduce the number of infected dogs. It's important for dog owners to be aware of these parasites and work with their veterinarians to prevent infections.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To survey the prevalence of canine gastrointestinal helminthes in dogs presented to the Veterinary faculty of the University of Kerman between May and November 2011. METHODS: A total of 70 fecal samples were evaluated by the fecal sedimentation method. RESULTS: The prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthes was 7.14%. The parasites most frequently detected were Toxocara canis (T. canis) (4.3%); Toxascaris leonina (T. leonina) (1.4%) and Teania spp. (1.4%). The age distribution of intestinal parasites in dogs showed that the dog less than 1 year old had a higher overall prevalence than those dogs over 12 months of age but there was not significant (P>0.05). Also there was no significant difference in the prevalence between male (7.7%) and female (6.5%) dogs (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is thought that the reduction in the frequency of the dogs with those helminthes may be mainly a result of the improvement in breeding environment and the routine use of antihelmintics. The significance of zoonotic diseases caused by intestinal helminthes makes it necessary for us to know the infection status of domestic dogs and to take measures for further control. It is concluded that veterinarians have an important role in educating dog owners of these potential risks and means for preventing or minimizing zoonotic transmission.
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