Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoparasite infections found in Slovakian dogs and cats
By Šmigová, Júlia et al.·Published in Veterinary research communications·2021·Institute of Parasitology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The occurence of endoparasites in Slovakian household dogs and cats.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that 34.9% of fecal samples from Slovakian dogs tested positive for various parasites, including Giardia and Toxocara, which can cause health issues. While many dogs showed no symptoms, they can still carry these parasites and potentially spread them to humans. The research highlights the importance of regular fecal testing and deworming for pets to prevent infections. Keeping your dog healthy and free from parasites can help protect both your pet and your family.
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Abstract
Pets play a pivotal role as definitive or reservoir hosts for many zoonotic parasites. Dogs and cats without any clinical signs may be a carrier for the infection. In a one-year study, collected fecal samples of 257 dogs and 50 cats were examined coproscopically for endoparasite infections. Out of 307 investigated fecal samples, 107 (34.9%) were positive for the presence of the propagative stages of endoparasites In 257 dogs fecal samples, following 12 different species of endoparasites were detected: Giardia duodenalis, Cystoisospora spp., Sarcocystis spp., Hammondia/Neospora-like eggs, Angiostrongylus vasorum larvae, Capillaria aerophila, Crenosoma vulpis, Toxocara spp., Toxascaris leonina, Trichuris vulpis, Strongyloides stercoralis, and eggs from the family Ancylostomatidae. Only 4 different parasitic species were found in 50 domestic cat fecal samples - G. duodenalis cysts Cystoisospora spp., T. cati, and larvae of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. It was confirmed that significant differences were found concerning age for G. duodenalis, T. canis, S. stercoralis, and family Ancylostomatidae. Close and frequent contact between pets and people increases the risks for the transmission of zoonotic diseases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34117590/