Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal parasites found in dogs and cats in Calgary
By Joffe, Daniel et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs and cats in Calgary, Alberta.
Plain-English summary
A study in Calgary found that about 16.5% of dogs and 7.2% of cats had intestinal parasites, which can cause various health issues. The most common parasites in dogs were Giardia, which can lead to diarrhea, and ascarids, which are roundworms that can affect digestion. For cats, ascarids were also the most frequently found parasites. This information can help veterinarians create better prevention and treatment plans for pets at risk of these infections.
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Abstract
The prevalence of endoparasites was evaluated in 619 dogs and 153 cats in the Calgary, Alberta region. Both homed and shelter-sourced pets were evaluated, and prevalence was assessed in various age groups. The overall endoparasite prevalence was 16.5% in canine samples and 7.2% in feline samples. The most common intestinal parasites in dogs were Giardia (8.1%) and ascarids (4.2%). The most common feline endoparasite was ascarids (6.5%). This study will help veterinarians to better plan diagnostic and preventative strategies with regard to companion animal intestinal parasites.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22654137/