Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasite infections in cats and dogs in Novosibirsk Russia
By Konyaev, Sergey et al.Ā·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reportsĀ·2024Ā·Institute of Systematics and Ecology of AnimalsĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Prevalence of opisthorchiid and other endoparasitic infections among cats and dogs in Novosibirsk oblast (Western Siberia, Russia).
Plain-English summary
A study found that 12.6% of cats and 4.0% of dogs in Novosibirsk, Russia, were infected with a type of liver fluke called Opisthorchis felineus, which can cause health issues. Overall, 42.7% of cats and 51.5% of dogs had various types of intestinal parasites, with the most common in dogs being Sarcocystis and in cats being Giardia and Toxocara. These findings highlight the importance of monitoring and treating stray animals to reduce the spread of these parasites. Pet owners should be aware of the potential for infections and discuss preventive measures with their veterinarians.
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Abstract
To determine the current reservoir status and prevalence of Opisthorchis felineus infection in opisthorchiosis-endemic areas, feces samples were collected from 103 cats and 101 dogs admitted to shelters or discount sterilization centers from various districts of Novosibirsk city and from villages and towns along the Ob River (Novosibirsk Oblast). The feces samples were evaluated using two methods simultaneously: the formalin-ether sedimentation assay and a modified flotation assay. The prevalence of opisthorchiid infection was higher among cats (12.6%; 95% confidence interval 6.9-20.6%) than among dogs (4.0%; 95% confidence interval 1.1-9.8%). Overall prevalence of endoparasites among cats was 42.7% (five helminthic and four protozoan species) and among dogs 51.5% (eight helminthic and five protozoan species). Among the parasites found in the dogs, the prevalence of Sarcocystis sp. was the highest (16.8%), and in cats, the highest prevalence was shown by Giardia sp. and Toxocara cati (14.6% for each species). These results confirm the considerable contribution of stray cats and dogs to the maintenance of opisthorchiid eggs in the environment; these data should be taken into account for the development of effective control and education programs.
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