The prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs and cats in Calgary, Alberta.
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.
Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, 7140 12th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2Y4, Canada. joffed@shaw.ca
Daniel
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Joffe
Drew
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Van Niekerk
France
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Gagné
John
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Gilleard
Susan
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Kutz
Robert
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Lobingier
D000367:Age Factors; D000416:Alberta / Q000453:epidemiology; D000818:Animals; D001198:Ascaridiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D013045:Species Specificity