A survey of gastro intestinal helminth parasites of stray dogs in Zaria, Nigeria.
A survey of helminth parasites in stray dogs was carried out in the Zaria area. Out of 180 dogs examined 65.6 per cent (118/180) were found positive for Ancylostoma caninum, while Toxocara canis and Trichuris vulpis were detected in 41.1 per cent (74/180) and 13.9 per cent (25/180) respectively. Other helminth parasites found Taenia ovis 35 per cent (63/180) Taenia hydatigena 67.8 per cent (122/180), Echinococcus granulosus 0.006 per cent (1/180) and Dipylidium caninum 97.8 per cent (176/180).
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000453:epidemiology; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D009549:Nigeria