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Dogs or cats infected with intestinal or extraintestinal (cardiopulmonary) parasites exhibit clinical signs suggestive of the body system affected, providing the owner and the vet with some clues to localise the source of the clinical problem.
Roundworms (Toxocara spp, Toxascaris leonina) are common infections of dogs and cats, particularly young animals. Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are zoonotic. Adult parasites reside in the small intestine and may be associated with a mucoid diarrhea and/or loss of condition.
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The most common ectoparasite complaint in UK cats and dogs is flea infestation, the majority of fleas seen being cat fleas. Fleas spend their adult life on the cat or dog, jumping from one host to another to feed on blood. Within 2 days of feeding females start to lay eggs, 20-30 a day, eggs develop into larvae at a variable rate depending on envir...
The most common tick found in the UK is the hard tick Ixodes ricinus which is mainly found in woodlands, with immature ticks found on small rodents and birds, adults on larger animals including deer, sheep and dogs, and less commonly cats. The hedgehog tick can also affect dogs and cats. Hungry ticks position themselves in the vegetation to attach ...
The two most common mites seen in dogs in practice are Sarcoptes Scabiei (the fox mange mite) and demodex. Sarcoptes is an infectious mite with zoonotic potential, which means it can also affect humans. Sarcoptes mites are contracted by direct and indirect contact with an infected dog or fox. The mites burrow under the skin causing severe irritatio...
Currently, five macrocyclic lactones are used in formulations marketed for control of external parasites in dogs and cats: selamectin, ivermectin, and eprinomectin, which are semisynthetic avermectins, and milbemycin oxime and moxidectin, a semisynthetic milbemycin.
Apr 14, 2021 · Trematode infections in dogs and cats are relatively uncommon, but the severity of the diseases associated with these parasites warrants awareness and control strategies. Trematodes, parasitic organisms commonly known as flatworms or flukes, infect many species worldwide.
Detection of microfilaria earliest 6 months after infection in dogs. For cats, detection of microfilaria from 8 months p.i. may be negative as levels can be very low. Detection improved by concentration of microfilaria with Difil Test or Knott’s Test.
The guidelines are developed to protect the health of pets, enhance the safety of the public and preserve the bond between pets and people. There is great diversity in the parasites and their importance across Europe. ESCCAP guidelines summarise the different situations within Europe, highlighting important differences between parasites and ...
