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Occurrence of Hookworm and the First Molecular and Morphometric Identification of Uncinaria stenocephala in Dogs in Central Europe
PurposeHookworms are hematophagous parasitic nematodes that occur in the intestinal tract of various mammals, including humans. The objective of this...
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Sustained efficacy of collars containing 10% w/w imidacloprid and 4.5% w/w flumethrin (Seresto®) in dogs against laboratory challenge with Haemaphysalis longicornis (Neumann, 1901) ticks
BackgroundHaemaphysalis longicornis ticks are reported on dogs from an increasing geographic range. This study aimed to determine the sustained...
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Treatment of dogs with fluralaner reduced pyrethroid-resistant Triatoma infestans abundance, Trypanosoma cruzi infection and human-triatomine contact in the Argentine Chaco
BackgroundTriatomine elimination efforts and the interruption of domestic transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi are hampered by pyrethroid resistance....
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Modified formulas for calculation of encephalization: quotient in dogs
ObjectiveDogs are a breed of animals that play important roles in security service, companionship, hunting, guard, work and models of research for...
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Insecticidal efficacy against Phlebotomus perniciosus in dogs treated orally with fluralaner in two different parallel-group, negative-control, random and masked trials
BackgroundDogs are the reservoir host of Leishmania infantum , the agent of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (VL), which is transmitted by the bite of...
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Probe-based qPCR as an alternative to modified Knott’s test when screening dogs for heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infection in combination with antigen detection tests
BackgroundCurrent recommendations for diagnosis of Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs rely on the detection of antigen produced largely by adult...
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Optimizing heartworm diagnosis in dogs using multiple test combinations
BackgroundVarious heartworm (HW) diagnostic testing modalities detect products of, or reactions to, different life cycle stages of Dirofilaria immitis ...
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Molecular detection and risk factors for Anaplasma platys infection in dogs from Egypt
BackgroundAnaplasma platys is a tick-borne bacterium which infects blood platelets of dogs, causing canine cyclic thrombocytopenia. The disease is...
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Apoptotic investigation of brain tissue cells in dogs naturally infected by canine distemper virus
BackgroundCanine distemper caused by canine distemper virus that belongs to the Morbillivirus genus of the Paramyxoviridae family is still a global...
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Ticks, Dogs, and Humans: An Endangered Community
Dogs and humans live in a close community and thus several parasites have developed methods to infect both host groups. This ability has increased...
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Molecular epidemiology and prevalence of babesial infections in dogs in two hyperendemic foci in Brazil
Babesial parasites are some of the most ubiquitous blood pathogens and consequently have considerable worldwide veterinary impact. Dogs living in the...
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Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples
BackgroundLung cancer is the most common oncological cause of death in the Western world. Early diagnosis is critical for successful treatment....
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Effect of domperidone (leisguard®) on antibody titers, inflammatory markers and creatinine in dogs with leishmaniosis and chronic kidney disease
BackgroundImmunotherapeutic drugs, such as domperidone, have been shown to be promising treatments against canine leishmaniosis (CanL), but limited...
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Occurrence of Dirofilaria immitis in Stray Dogs from Nepal
BackgroundNematodes of the genus Dirofilaria are widespread vector-borne helminths (VBH) of veterinary relevance. Dirofilariosis caused by D. immitis ...
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Prevalence and risk factors of Taenia hydatigena in dogs, pigs, and cattle in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Taenia hydatigena is a globally distributed canine tapeworm. The canine tapeworm results in economic impacts for farmers owing to organ condemnation. T...
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Isolation, ty**, and drug susceptibility of Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum isolates from dogs of the municipality of Embu das Artes, an endemic region for canine leishmaniasis in Brazil
The parasitic protozoa Leishmania ( Leishmania ) infantum is the etiological agent of human visceral leishmaniasis and canine leishmaniasis in South...
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Preventive efficacy of six monthly oral doses of Simparica Trio®, Heartgard® Plus, and Interceptor® Plus against a macrocyclic lactone-resistant strain (ZoeLA) of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) in dogs
BackgroundAdministration of four to six consecutive monthly doses of 24 µg/kg moxidectin alone shows high effectiveness in preventing the maturation...
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Seroprevalence and prevalence of Babesia vogeli in clinically healthy dogs and their ticks in Costa Rica
Canine babesiosis is a disease caused by a parasite of the genus Babesia which destroys red blood cells. Previous studies have shown the presence of Ba...
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Dogs and Their Role in the Eco-epidemiology of Chagas Disease
Chagas disease, caused by infection with Trypanosoma cruzi, is an important disease of humans and dogs in the Americas. Here, we review aspects of...
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Identification of aneuploidy in dogs screened by a SNP microarray
Microarray analysis is an efficient approach for screening and identifying cytogenetic imbalances in humans. SNP arrays, in particular, are a...
