Prevalence of Feline Giardiasis in Khartoum State, Sudan

Abstract

The study was extended for two years and covered different seasons of the years 2021 and 2022. The study was aiming at investigating the prevalence of Feline Giardiasis among cats. A total of 133 cats from different breeds, ages and different localities of Khartoum State were investigated for the presence of Feline Giardiasis. According to parasitological examination, the prevalence of feline Giardiasis in Khartoum State was 39.1% which is high. Male and female cats had the same risk of Giardiasis with the prevalence of 20.3% and 18.8% respectively. All the ages of the cats were susceptible for Giardiasis. Cats were susceptible for the infestation of Giardiasis in all seasons of the year. According to ANOVA test, the season has no significant effect (p-value= 0.962) on Feline Giardiasis. Local and cross breeds of the cats were more susceptible for Giardiasis. According to ANOVA test, breed has no statistical significant differences (p-value= 0.450) between the main feline breeds in the prevalence of Feline Giardiasis. Ninety-two point three of Feline Giardiasis cases respond for the treatment trials using Metronidazole. This is the first study concerning investigation of Feline Giardiasis in Khartoum State. Vaccination and Deworming programs against different diseases are recommended for cats in Khartoum State.