Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal parasites common in rural and young dogs surrendered
By Schurer, Janna M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rural origin, age, and endoparasite fecal prevalence in dogs surrendered to the Regina Humane Society, 2013.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 231 dogs surrendered to a humane society in Saskatchewan were tested for intestinal parasites, and about 23% were found to be infected. The study found that younger dogs, especially those under 12 months old, and dogs from rural areas were more likely to have these infections. This information can help pet owners understand the risks of parasites in their dogs, especially if they live in rural areas or have young pets. Regular veterinary check-ups and fecal tests can help catch and treat these infections early.
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Abstract
We report the results of fecal parasite surveillance in dogs surrendered to the Regina Humane Society, Saskatchewan, Canada, between May and November 2013. Overall, 23% of 231 dogs were infected with at least 1 intestinal parasite. Endoparasite infection was positively associated with rural origin (P = 0.002) and age (< 12 months; P < 0.001).
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