Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Keds found on 36% of city dogs in central Poland in 2015
By Sokół, R & Gałęcki, R·Published in Medical and veterinary entomology·2017·Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of keds on city dogs in central Poland.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study in central Poland found that about 36% of city dogs had keds, which are blood-sucking parasites. Female dogs and those under one year old were more likely to be infested, especially long-haired breeds. The keds were mostly found around the groin and neck areas. This research highlights the importance of checking for these parasites, as they can carry diseases that might affect your pet's health. Keeping your dog groomed and regularly checked by a vet can help prevent infestations.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify the species of ked infesting dogs in the cities of central Poland. A total of 510 dogs were observed between June and September 2015. The presence of keds was noted in 182 (35.7%) animals. Keds were more prevalent in female (38.0%) than in male (33.2%) dogs, and were more frequently found in animals younger than 1 year (46.2%) and in long-haired dogs (36.6%). The body areas most heavily colonized by keds were the groin (35.4%) and neck (21.4%). A total of 904 keds were isolated from dogs, including Hippobosca equina (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) (17.2%), Lipoptena cervi (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) (32.0%), and two species not previously encountered in Poland: Hippobosca longipennis (45.0%) and Lipoptena fortisetosa (5.9%). Hippoboscidae may act as vectors of pathogens and any shifts in their geographic range may lead to the spread of new diseases affecting animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27859424/