Prevalence of intestinal parasites in pet dogs in the United States

Little, Susan E.; Johnson, Eileen; Lewis, D. J.; Jaklitsch, Renee P.; Payton, Mark E.; Blagburn, Byron L.; Bowman, Dwight D.; Moroff, Scott; Tams, Todd; Rich, Lon J.; AuCoin, David P.

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2009.07.044

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“…9,16,20 Previous reports have implicated domestic dogs as a potential source of these zoonoses. 2,6,9,11,15,21 In this study, the prevalence of T. canis in fecal samples was greater than that previously identified in owned dogs in the United States and Canada, 17,22,23 although it was within the range reported for stray dogs 24,25 and dogs in northern Canadian aboriginal communities. 1,26 This variation in prevalence of infection could be the result of differences in anthelmintic treatment among the different groups of dogs.…”

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“…was much higher than expected given that the reported prevalence of Giardia spp. infection in stray and owned dogs in Canada and the United States is usually less than 10%, 17,[22][23][24][25]27 and the reported prevalence of infection in dogs from two northern Canadian aboriginal was not greater than 33%. 1 In this study, well over one-half of the samples collected contained Giardia spp.…”

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Multiple Zoonotic Pathogens Identified in Canine Feces Collected from a Remote Canadian Indigenous Community

Himsworth¹,

Skinner²,

Chaban³

et al. 2010

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Five genera of potentially zoonotic bacteria and parasites were detected in environmentally collected fecal samples from a remote indigenous community in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Organisms identified include Toxocara canis, Echniococcus granulosus, Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., and Campylobacter spp. The prevalence and intensity of Giardia spp. and Campylobacter spp. in fecal samples was particularly remarkable. Three-quarters of samples tested contained at least one zoonotic species of Campylobacter, and C. jejuni-containing feces had an average of 2.9 × 105 organisms/g. Over one-half of samples tested contained Giardia spp. with an average of 9,266 cysts/g. Zoonotic G. duodenalis Assemblage A was the only Giardia spp. genotype identified. These data suggest that canine feces have the potential to pose a significant health risk to Canadians in rural and remote indigenous communities.

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Multiple Zoonotic Pathogens Identified in Canine Feces Collected from a Remote Canadian Indigenous Community

Himsworth¹,

Skinner²,

Chaban³

et al. 2010

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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“…Comparable with the findings of other studies (Fontanarrosa et al 2006;Martínez-Carrasco et al 2007;Martínez-Moreno et al 2007;Gates and Nolan 2009;Becker et al 2012), hookworms were found more frequently in older dogs compared to \1-year old puppies. This increase in frequency was the case for both species of hookworm, although in some studies, Ancylostoma infections were claimed to occur quite often in very young dogs because neonatal pups might become infected via the transmammary route (Coggins 1998;Little et al 2009). …”

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An epidemiological survey on intestinal helminths of stray dogs in Mashhad, North-east of Iran

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This research was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in stray dogs in the northeast of Iran, with special attention to those parasites that can be transmitted to human. In this experiment, a total of 72 adult and 18 juvenile stray dogs were collected and necropsied for the presence of helminth parasites from October 2011 to August 2012. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths was 86 % (95 % CI: 79.2-92.8 %). The observed helminths of the gastrointestinal tract were listed as follows: Toxocara canis (29 %), Toxascaris leonina (7 %), Ancylostoma caninum (2 %), Taenia hydatigena (43 %), Dipylidium caninum (39 %), Echinococcus granulosus (38 %), Mesocestoides lineatus (16 %), Taenia multiceps (11 %), Taenia ovis (3 %). There were no significant differences for the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths between female (83.6 %) and male (89.7 %) and between young (89 %) and adult (72.2 %) animals. However, the prevalence of E. granulosus, T. hydatigena and D. caninum showed an increasing trend with increasing host age, significantly. Based on our data, it is important to point out the presence of zoonotic agents, namely E. granulosus and T. canis in stray dogs in the investigated area. Due to its impact on public health, appropriate control measures should be taken and it is recommended to determine the most appropriate preventive methods.

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“…• Cleaning and disinfection (giardiasis) and dogs in high-density housing 95,96,126,127 • Feces control • Reduction of exposure through fomites • Hand hygiene • Separation (reduce dog-to-dog contact)…”

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“…In general, dogs < 1 year of age are at the greatest risk for acquiring an infectious disease. 45,78,80,[94][95][96][97][98] This increased risk is attributable to various factors, including inadequate vaccination, waning maternal antibodies, exposure to novel pathogens, and behaviors (eg, chewing of fomites, close play with other dogs, and mouthing activity) that increase the likelihood of direct and indirect pathogen spread. As mentioned in the vaccination recommendations, ensuring that young dogs have received their core vaccination series will assist in reducing these risks.…”

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Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings

Stull¹,

Kasten²,

Evason³

et al. 2016

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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in pet dogs in the United States

Cited by 182 publications

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Multiple Zoonotic Pathogens Identified in Canine Feces Collected from a Remote Canadian Indigenous Community

Multiple Zoonotic Pathogens Identified in Canine Feces Collected from a Remote Canadian Indigenous Community

An epidemiological survey on intestinal helminths of stray dogs in Mashhad, North-east of Iran

Risk reduction and management strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease among dogs at dog shows, sporting events, and other canine group settings

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