Canine helminthoses in Udgir: a preliminary prevalence study

Abstract

Objective: To note the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in domestic and stray dogs of the Udgir local area

Materials and Methods: A coprological investigation of gastrointestinal helminthes of dogs in udgir area was done in sample size of 216 dogs over period of 10 months

Results:

An overall prevalence to the tune of 31.65% was noted. The major helminthes parasites recovered were Ancylostoma caninum (66.67%), Ancylostoma braziliense (4.35%), Toxocara canis (26.08%) and Dipylidium caninum (2.89%). There were non-significant differences in age wise and sex wise distribution of helminthes infecting dogs of the area.

Conclusion:

Keywords

• Stray Dogs,Helminthes,Parasites

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