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Differences between the intestinal microbial communities of healthy dogs from plateau and those of plateau dogs infected with Echinococcus
ObjectiveCystic echinococcosis (CE) represents a profoundly perilous zoonotic disease. The advent of viral macrogenomics has facilitated the...
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Management and outcome of intracardiac heartworms in dogs
BackgroundIntracardiac heartworm (IH) disease is a serious condition that can become life threatening if the patient develops caval syndrome. We aim...
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Strongyloidiasis in humans and dogs in Southern Italy: an observational study
Strongyloidiasis is a clinical issue both in humans and in dogs. Moreover, there are concerns about its zoonotic potential. We aimed to explore Strongy...
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Inability of Dirofilaria immitis infective larvae from mosquitoes fed on blood from microfilaremic dogs during low-dose and short-treatment regimens of doxycycline and ivermectin to complete normal development in heartworm naïve dogs
BackgroundThis study was conducted to determine whether heartworm infective larvae (L 3 ) collected from mosquitoes fed on dogs during low-dose,...
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Sleep-physiological correlates of brachycephaly in dogs
The shape of the cranium is one of the most notable physical changes induced in domestic dogs through selective breeding and is measured using the...
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Outcomes and complications of prophylactic incisional gastropexy in 766 dogs (2009–2019).
ObjectiveTo report the outcomes and complications associated with prophylactic incisional gastropexy performed in dog breeds at risk for GDV.
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Filarial Nematodes in Dogs from the Northeast Region of Brazil
PurposeMedical and veterinary filarial nematodes are transmitted by blood-feeding vectors. In dogs, these parasites are mainly represented by...
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Piroplasmid Infections Among Domestic Dogs in the Mountain City of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PurposeThe aim of the present study was to analyze the frequency of the piroplasmids in blood from dogs and ticks recovered from these animals in...
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Dogs showed lower parasympathetic activity during mutual gazing while owners did not
The affiliative relationship between humans and dogs is compared to a mother–infant attachment relationship. We hypothesized that dog’s attachment...
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Vector-borne parasites in dogs from Ukraine translocated to Poland following Russian invasion in 2022
IntroductionSince 24 February 2022, the day the Russian aggression against Ukraine began, millions of refugees and thousands of pets crossed the...
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Histopathological Analysis of Brains from Dogs Infected with Canine Distemper Virus
We describe the use of conventional histology and immunohistochemistry against canine distemper virus (CDV) to examine the brains of domestic dogs...
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Functional map** of the somatosensory cortex using noninvasive fMRI and touch in awake dogs
Dogs are increasingly used as a model for neuroscience due to their ability to undergo functional MRI fully awake and unrestrained, after extensive...
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A comprehensive analysis of gut and skin microbiota in canine atopic dermatitis in Shiba Inu dogs
BackgroundLike its human counterpart, canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a chronic relapsing condition; thus, most cAD-affected dogs will require...
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An innovative strategy for deworming dogs in Mediterranean areas highly endemic for cystic echinococcosis
BackgroundCystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato , is a zoonotic parasitic disease of economic...
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Phylogenetic characterization of canine distemper virus from stray dogs in Kathmandu Valley
Canine distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal disease caused by canine distemper virus (CDV) in domestic dogs and wild carnivores. The virus...
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in dogs with Dirofilaria immitis
BackgroundInfection by the canine heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis , causes significant cardiopulmonary disease, with progression impacted by...
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Zoonotic parasites associated with predation by dogs and cats
One of the most common behaviors of cats that have an indoor/outdoor lifestyle is to bring hunted “gifts” to their owners, represented by small...
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Molecular-phylogenetic investigation of trichomonads in dogs and cats reveals a novel Tritrichomonas species
BackgroundTrichomonosis is a common infection in small animals, mostly manifesting in gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea. Although oral...
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Usefulness of NT-proBNP in dogs with heartworm: could this biomarker be useful to evaluate pulmonary hypertension?
BackgroundIn recent years, the usefulness of echocardiography and serum biomarkers in the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in dogs with...
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Seroprevalence of canine leishmaniosis in asymptomatic dogs in Kosovo
Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Leishmania spp. Leishmania infantum is the species responsible for the zoonotic...
