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Evaluation of diagnostic techniques for early detection of heartworm in experimentally infected dogs: identification of Dirofilaria immitis-derived microRNA in the initial 28 weeks post-inoculation
BackgroundDirofilaria immitis, commonly known as heartworm (HW), is a parasitic nematode transmitted by various mosquito species, leading to...
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Molecular detection of pathogens from ticks collected from dogs and cats at veterinary clinics in Finland
BackgroundTicks carry microbes, some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals. To assess this One Health challenge, 342 ticks were collected...
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Immunological and genomic characterization of Ibizan Hound dogs in an endemic Leishmania infantum region
BackgroundThe Ibizan Hound is a canine breed native to the Mediterranean region, where leishmaniosis is an endemic zoonosis. Several studies indicate...
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Moxidectin: heartworm disease prevention in dogs in the face of emerging macrocyclic lactone resistance
Heartworm ( Dirofilaria immitis ) disease continues to increase and spread, remaining one of the most important and pathogenic parasitic diseases of...
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Twenty-year evolution of Leishmania infantum infection in dogs in Valdeorras (Galicia, Northwestern Spain): implication of climatic factors and preventive measures
BackgroundAbiotic factors play a significant role in the evolution of Leishmania infantum infection due to its vectorial nature. This study aims to...
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Dermal microfilariae of dogs, jackals and cats in different regions of Iran
BackgroundDue to the complexity of retrieving skin-dwelling microfilariae, filarioids of dogs presenting dermal microfilariae (e.g. Cercopithifilaria ...
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Estimated specific antibody-based true sero-prevalences of canine filariosis in dogs in Central Europe and the UK
Dirofilariosis is a vector-borne disease mainly caused by Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens . In contrast to the known endemicity of...
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Comparison of the initial and residual speed of Ixodes scapularis kill on dogs treated with a single dose of Bravecto® Chew (25 mg/kg fluralaner) or Simparica TRIO® (1.2 mg/kg sarolaner, 24 µg/kg moxidectin, 5 mg/kg pyrantel)
BackgroundCompliant ectoparasiticide product use is a comprehensive way to control ticks and reduce the risk of tick-borne pathogen transmission to...
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Seropositivity of main vector-borne pathogens in dogs across Europe
BackgroundCanine vector-borne disease (CVBD) has been an area of increasing interest in Europe over the last few decades, and there have been changes...
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Ancylostoma in dogs in the Caribbean: a review and study from St. Kitts, West Indies
BackgroundLittle is known about the prevalence of Ancylostoma in dogs in the Caribbean. In view of the number of owned free-roaming and feral dogs...
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Novel Ehrlichia canis genogroup in dogs with canine ehrlichiosis in Cuba
BackgroundCanine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is caused by the tick-borne pathogen Ehrlichia canis , an obligate intracellular Gram-negative...
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Year-round efficacy of a single treatment of fluralaner injectable suspension (Bravecto Quantum™) against repeated infestations with Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) and Ctenocephalides felis in dogs
BackgroundPoor owner compliance with monthly control measures means that dogs in Australia can remain susceptible to infestations with fleas, present...
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Use of preventive measures and serological screening tools for Leishmania infantum infection in dogs from Europe
BackgroundThere are several screening tools for detecting Leishmania infantum infection in dogs and various preventive measures to protect against...
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Clinical, diagnostic and epidemiological implications of Hepatozoon spp., Babesia spp. and Leishmania infantum infection in cats and dogs in a Mediterranean periurban setting
Hepatozoon spp., Babesia spp. and Leishmania infantum are common parasites of dogs in Mediterranean countries and are less frequent in cats,...
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Livestock guarding dogs have minor effects on the parasite burden of wild carnivores
Livestock guarding dogs are increasingly used to reduce carnivore-livestock conflicts, but no information is available to determine any adverse...
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Current global status, subtype distribution and zoonotic significance of Blastocystis in dogs and cats: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundBlastocystis is a common intestinal protozoa found in animal and human fecal samples, with over 1 billion individuals infected worldwide....
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High prevalence of canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, in pet dogs in south Texas, USA, with evidence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes contributing to transmission
BackgroundThe canine heartworm Dirofilaria immitis, a filarioid nematode of dogs and other carnivores, is widespread in the USA and the world. Over...
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Comparative local anaesthetic activity of lignocaine, lignocaine-adrenaline and water extracts of Annona muricata during castration in dogs
Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic used in castration of dogs. However, lignocaine is sometimes combined with adrenaline in order to prolong the...
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Isolation and multilocus sequence ty** of Borrelia burgdorferi from Ixodes scapularis collected from dogs in Ontario, Canada
ObjectiveTo identify the multilocus sequence ty** (MLST) sequence types of Borrelia burgdorferi from Ixodes scapularis in Ontario, Canada.
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Human basal-like breast cancer is represented by one of the two mammary tumor subtypes in dogs
BackgroundAbout 20% of breast cancers in humans are basal-like, a subtype that is often triple-negative and difficult to treat. An effective...
