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Open AccessEfficacy of either orally administered fluralaner or topically administered imidacloprid/flumethrin for controlling Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato premises infestations
Adult, nymph, and larval Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato infest dogs and thrive in premises including homes and kennels. Ticks emerge from hiding to seek and attach to dogs, engorge, then leave their hosts to...
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Open AccessPrevalence of major digestive and respiratory helminths in dogs and cats in France: results of a multicenter study
The local distribution of helminths in dogs and cats and the evaluation of risk of contamination represent an important challenge for veterinarians due to their effects on animal health and their potential zoo...
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Open AccessDetection of Giardia and helminths in Western Europe at local K9 (canine) sites (DOGWALKS Study)
Intestinal parasite contamination from infected dogs can place other dogs and humans at risk. A study was initiated to estimate the prevalence of canine intestinal parasitism by collecting fecal samples in cit...
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Water quality deterioration near culverts within the Apalachicola National Forest
Near drainage culverts located in the Apalachicola National Forest, and particularly within the New River (HUC8) sub-basin, and the State of Florida Waterbody IDs (WBID) 1034B boundary, water quality commonly ...
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Open AccessDog importation and changes in canine intestinal nematode prevalence in Colorado, USA, 2013–2017
Animal rescue and animal welfare organizations are relocating thousands of dogs per year following natural disasters and in attempts to provide greater adoption opportunities. Many dogs are sourced from the so...
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Open AccessSurvey of UK pet owners quantifying internal parasite infection risk and deworming recommendation implications
Dogs and cats in the UK are exposed to many internal parasites which can pose risks to the health of both the pet and their owners. By understanding these endemic parasites and the risks they pose, we can asse...
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Open AccessSurvey of Spanish pet owners about endoparasite infection risk and deworming frequencies
Pets may be carriers of infectious agents including parasites. As part of a larger-scale study covering the whole of Europe, this study examines deworming measures reported by Spanish pet owners and identifies...
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Open AccessFrench national survey of dog and cat owners on the deworming behaviour and lifestyle of pets associated with the risk of endoparasites
Endoparasites in dogs and cats are a concern related to pet health and zoonotic risks. Several determinants may affect the endoparasite transmission and infection of dogs and cats such as pet’s lifestyle or re...
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Open AccessSeasonality and changing prevalence of common canine gastrointestinal nematodes in the USA
The three most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal parasites of pet dogs within the USA are the whipworm, the hookworm, and the roundworm. The collection of large data sets from various sources throughout the ...
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Open AccessDog importation and changes in heartworm prevalence in Colorado 2013–2017
Animal welfare organizations, in order to increase dog adoptions and reduce euthanasia of homeless dogs, are transporting large numbers of dogs from state-to-state. Only approximately 1/3 of animal welfare org...
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Open AccessSurvey of European pet owners quantifying endoparasitic infection risk and implications for deworming recommendations
Zoonotic endoparasites pose risks to pets and people. The European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) created risk grou**s for dogs (A-D) and for cats (A-B), with the highest risk pets (G...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluation of the efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against Amblyomma cajennense (sensu lato) infestations of dogs
The ixodid tick Amblyomma cajennense (sensu lato) complex, widespread throughout South and Central America, is also present in Mexico, Texas and Florida. As a vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, and potentially of o...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluations of the 3-month efficacy of oral lotilaner (Credelio™) against experimental infestations of dogs with the Australian paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus
From three days following host attachment, the Australian paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, secretes a neurotoxin that annually causes paralysis in approximately 10,000 domestic pets. Lotilaner, a novel isoxazol...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluation of the efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against Haemaphysalis longicornis infestations of dogs
Throughout Japan, Korea and China, Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks are vectors of Babesia gibsoni, which causes severe and progressive anemia in dogs. This study evaluated the efficacy of a single administration ...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluation of the efficacy and speed of kill of lotilaner (CredelioTM) against Ixodes ricinus ticks on cats
Lotilaner, approved for dogs as a chewable tablet formulation, has separately been developed for oral use in cats (CredelioTM chewable tablets for cats), to meet the need for an easy to use, safe and rapidly effe...
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Open AccessIncreasing incidence of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in USA with focus on the southeast region 2013–2016
A recent American Heartworm Society (AHS) survey on the incidence of adult heartworm infections in dogs in the United States of America showed a 21.7% increase in the average cases per veterinary clinic from 2...
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Open AccessExamination of the “susceptibility gap” in the treatment of canine heartworm infection
The “susceptibility gap” in a dog diagnosed with adult heartworms has been defined as the period of time in which some Dirofilaria immitis stages are not susceptible to treatment with either macrocyclic lactones ...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluations of the immediate and sustained efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against four common species of ticks affecting dogs in North America
Effective control of tick infestations on dogs is important to reduce the risk of transmission of bacterial, viral, and protozoal pathogens. Laboratory studies were initiated to determine the efficacy of lotil...
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Open AccessAssessment of the onset of lotilaner (Credelio™) speed of kill of fleas on dogs
Lotilaner (Credelio™) is the newest member of the novel isoxazoline chemical class to be developed to treat canine ectoparasitism. Administered orally, lotilaner is rapidly absorbed with peak blood levels occu...
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Open AccessLaboratory evaluation of the speed of kill of lotilaner (Credelio™) against Ixodes ricinus ticks on dogs
With the geographical expansion of tick species and increased recognition of pathogens they transmit, there is a requirement for safe and rapidly effective control measures for dogs. Lotilaner, a novel isoxazo...
