National study of the gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia

C.S. Palmer; R.C.A. Thompson; R.J. Traub; R. Rees; I.D. Robertson

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.10.015

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National study of the gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia

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National study of the gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia

C.S. Palmer, R.C.A. Thompson, R.J. Traub, R. Rees and I.D. Robertson

Veterinary Parasitology, Vol.151(2-4), pp.181-190

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2007.10.015

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Abstract

The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Australian pet dogs and cats was largely unknown prior to this study. Current recommendations for the prophylactic treatment of parasites in Australia are based on studies conducted 20-30 years ago. A total of 1400 canine and 1063 feline faecal samples were collected from veterinary clinics and refuges from across Australia. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs and cats was 23.9% (CI 21.7-26.1) and 18.4% (CI 16.1-20.7), respectively. Overall Giardia was the most prevalent parasite in dogs (9.3% CI 7.8-10.8) followed by hookworm (6.7% CI 5.4-8.0). Isospora felis was the most prevalent parasite in cats (5.6% CI 4.2-7.0), followed by Toxocara cati (3.2% CI 2.1-4.3). In conclusion the prevalence of intestinal helminths in Australian pet dogs and cats is low. Consequently, consideration should be given to the future use of anthelmintics and continued emphasis on pet owner education as means of preventing infection.

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Title: National study of the gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and cats in Australia
Authors/Creators: C.S. Palmer (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
R.C.A. Thompson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
R.J. Traub (Author/Creator) - The University of Queensland
R. Rees (Author/Creator) - Bayer HealthCare, Animal Health Division, Cannon Hill, Queensland 4170, Australia
I.D. Robertson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Veterinary Parasitology, Vol.151(2-4), pp.181-190
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005545074507891
Copyright: © 2007 Elsevier B.V.
Murdoch Affiliation: State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre; School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Industry collaboration; Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.163 Parasitology - General; 1.163.1943 Parasitic Zoonoses
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