Parasitic infections found in pet and stray dogs in Ipoh, Malaysia

Niny Fariza J.; Zaini C.M; Norashikin M.S.; Norazura A.H.; Jamnah O.; Lily Rozita M.H.; Kumutha M.; Ramlan M.; Chandrawathani P.; Erwanas A.I.; Rajandran K.; Premaalatha A B.

Parasitic infections found in pet and stray dogs in Ipoh, Malaysia

2014

A study carried out on the presence of parasites, both internal andexternal, in 29 stray and 38 pet dogs in Ipoh, Perak indicated that four species of ectoparasites and four species of endoparasites were identified. Samples collected were diagnosed at the VeterinaryResearch Institute (VRI) whereby it was found that a higher percentage of stray dogs were infected (76%) with parasitesas compared to pet dogs (16%) that were presented at the government veterinary clinic. Parasitic infections in dogs are especially important as Demodex sp., Giardia sp., Toxocara sp. and Ancylostomasp. are zoonotic and can cause skin infections, mange, diarrhoea and anaemiain humans. Regular screening of pets is important to stave off unwanted infections. As for stray dogs, strict enforcement tocontrol stray dog population and public awareness campaigns on uncontrolled breeding of dogs needs to be emphasised.

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