2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines*

Creevy, Kate E.; Grady, Jesse; Little, Susan E.; Moore, George E.; Strickler, Beth Groetzinger; Thompson, Steven D.; Webb, Jinelle A.

doi:10.5326/jaaha-ms-6999

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“…All samples were processed at a single laboratory (IDEXX, 401 Industry Rd, Louisville, KY 40208, USA) employing validated CAIs for hookworm, whipworm and ascarids (Fecal Dx® and Giardia Test, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Westbrook, Maine, USA) and Giardia [15][16][17]. A zinc sulfate CF (speci c gravity 1.24) was also used to detect a variety of parasites, including but not limited to nematodes and protozoans [20].…”

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Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study

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Kollasch

Duncan

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Background: The rapid growth in off-leash dog parks provides opportunity for canine socialization activities but carries risk of exposure to intestinal parasites. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections in dogs visiting off-leash dog parks.Methods: Fresh defecations were collected from dogs visiting parks in 30 metropolitan areas across the USA. Samples were analyzed by coproantigen immunoassay (CAI) (Fecal Dx® and Giardia Test, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.) and zinc sulfate centrifugal flotation (CF). Owners responded to a questionnaire on their dog’s signalment and use of heartworm/intestinal parasite control medications (HWCM).Results: Samples were examined from 3006 dogs, 87.9% aged at least 12 months, visiting 288 parks. At least one intestinal parasite was detected in 622 (20.7%) samples, nematodes in 263 (8.8%), with hookworms, whipworms and ascarids in 7.1, 1.9 and 0.6% of samples, respectively. A sample positive for one or more intestinal parasites was found in 245 (85.1%) parks, with nematodes found in 143 (49.7%). Combined, CAI and CF detected 78.4% more intestinal nematode infections than CF alone. Hookworm and whipworm infections were detected in all age groups, but ascarids were only detected in dogs less than 4 years-old. Approximately 42% of dogs aged less than 1 year were positive for nematodes or Giardia. Based on owner reports, HWCM was current for 68.8% of dogs, dogs previously diagnosed with intestinal parasitism were more likely to be receiving a HWCM than those without such history, and a significantly lower (P = 0.0003) proportion of dogs receiving a HWCM were positive for intestinal nematodes compared with those not on such medication.Conclusions: Intestinal parasites, the most common of which were Giardia, Ancylostoma caninum and Trichuris vulpis, were found in 20% of dogs and 85% of dog parks across the USA. Enhanced detection of canine intestinal parasitism was achieved by combining CF and CAI. Canine intestinal parasites are common across the USA and dog health can be improved by regular testing of fecal samples and routine administration of medications effective against the most common infections.

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Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study

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Kollasch

Duncan

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“…Obwohl bei älteren Tieren die Prävalenz chronischer Krankheiten steigt und daher sogar halbjährliche Vorstellungen in der Gesundheitsvorsorge empfohlen werden [6] [7], wird die Gesundheitsvorsorge mit zunehmendem Alter des Hundes eher vernachlässigt. In einer koreanischen Studie wurden die Vorstellungsgründe von Hunden in Tierkliniken abhängig von Alter und Rasse untersucht.…”

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“…Durch das frühzeitige Erkennen von Krankheiten im Rahmen der Gesundheitsvorsorge können letztendlich Behandlungskosten eingespart werden [55]. Die "Life Stage Guidelines" postulieren, dass Besitzer die Gesundheitsvorsorge vermehrt in Anspruch nehmen, wenn der Tierarzt ihnen klar aufzeigt, dass der finanzielle Aufwand einer Gesundheitsvorsorge lediglich einen Bruchteil verglichen mit dem einer Krankheitsbehandlung ausmacht [6] [7].…”

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“…Ein ähnliches Resultat ergab eine Studie aus UK, bei der der Anteil an allen Vorstellungen in der Gesundheitsvorsorge für Hunde 65 % und für Katzen 28 % betrug [2]. In einer Studie, die 2006 das Fallaufkommen in deutschen Tierarztpraxen analysierte, waren 52 % der zur Gesundheitsvorsorge vorgestellten Patienten Hunde und 36 % Katzen [1], wobei in Deutschland deutlich mehr Katzen (7,8 Millionen) als Hunde (5,3 Millionen) gehalten werden [75].…”

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Compliance von Hunde- und Katzenbesitzern in der Gesundheitsvorsorge

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Bergmann³

2020

Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere

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ZusammenfassungDie regelmäßige Gesundheitsvorsorge ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Gesundheit und Lebensqualität unserer Haustiere. Durch Vorsorgeuntersuchungen kann der Entstehung von Krankheiten vorgebeugt werden und bestehende gesundheitliche Probleme lassen sich frühzeitig erkennen und behandeln. Ausschlaggebend für das Erreichen einer optimalen Gesundheitsvorsorge ist, neben der tierärztlichen Beratung, vor allem die Compliance der Besitzer. Hunde- und Katzenbesitzer scheinen sich der Notwendigkeit von Vorsorgeuntersuchungen jedoch oftmals nicht bewusst zu sein, und dies leider häufig infolge einer mangelhaften Kommunikation durch den Tierarzt. Aufklärungsgespräche über die Notwendigkeit regelmäßiger Gesundheitsvorsorgeuntersuchungen sind daher essenziell. Die Kommunikation stellt einen der Schlüsselfaktoren für den Aufbau einer Besitzer-Tierarzt-Beziehung dar. Tierärzte sollten sich ausreichend Zeit für die Kommunikation nehmen, sich ihrer verbalen und nonverbalen Aussagen bewusst sein und Besitzer in Behandlungsentscheidungen einbeziehen. Ältere Tiere werden seltener zur Gesundheitsvorsorge vorgestellt als jüngere Tiere, obwohl in zunehmendem Alter die Prävalenz altersbedingter und chronischer Krankheiten steigt. Daher sollte Besitzern vermittelt werden, dass eine frühzeitige Erkennung und Behandlung dieser Krankheiten die Gesundheit und Lebensdauer ihrer Tiere steigert. Katzenbesitzer stellen ihre Tiere seltener zur Gesundheitsvorsorge vor als Hundebesitzer; vielen von ihnen scheint nicht bewusst zu sein, dass Katzen häufig Krankheitssymptome verbergen. Ein weiterer Grund ist, dass viele Katzen das Einfangen, der Transport und der Besuch in der Praxis stresst. Tierärzte könnten Katzenbesitzer über stressreduzierende Transportmaßnahmen aufklären und ihre Praxis katzenfreundlicher gestalten. Durch geeignetes Praxismanagement, z. B. die Möglichkeit monatlicher Ratenzahlungen, das Anbieten jährlicher Vorsorgepläne sowie eine konsequentere Terminvereinbarung, lässt sich die Compliance ebenfalls positiv beeinflussen. Neben einer verbesserten Tiergesundheit kann dies auch zu einer höheren Zufriedenheit der Besitzer führen.

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“…Brand names were neither asked nor recorded if the owner volunteered the name. was also used to detect a variety of parasites, including but not limited to nematodes and protozoa [20].…”

Section: Fecal Samplesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Detection of Gastrointestinal Parasitism at Recreational Canine Sites in the United States (the DOGPARCS study)

Stafford

Kollasch

Duncan

et al. 2020

Preprint

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Background: The rapid growth in off-leash dog parks provides opportunity for canine socialization activities but carries risk of exposure to intestinal parasites. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections in dogs visiting dog parks.Methods: Fresh defecations were collected from dogs visiting parks in 30 metropolitan areas across the United States. Samples were analyzed by coproantigen immunoassay (CAI) (FecalDx® and Giardia Test, IDEXX Laboratories) and zinc sulfate centrifugal flotation (CF). Owners responded to a questionnaire on their dog’s signalment and use of heartworm/intestinal parasite control medications (HWCM). Results: Samples were examined from 3,006 dogs, 87.9% aged at least 12 months, visiting 288 parks. At least one intestinal parasite was detected in 622 (20.7%) samples, nematodes in 263 (8.8%), with hookworm, whipworm, and ascarids in 7.1, 1.9, and 0.6% of samples, respectively. A sample positive for one or more intestinal parasites was found in 245 (85.1%) parks, with nematodes found in 143 (49.7%). Combined, CAI and CF detected 78.4% more intestinal nematode infections than CF alone. Hookworm and whipworm were detected in all age groups, but ascarids were only detected in dogs less than 4 years. Approximately 42% of dogs aged less than 1 year were positive for nematodes or Giardia. Based on owner reports, HWCM was current for 68.8% of dogs, dogs previously diagnosed with intestinal parasitism were more likely to be receiving a HWCM than those without such history, and a significantly lower (P = 0.0003) proportion of dogs receiving a HWCM were positive for intestinal nematodes compared with those not on such medication.Conclusion: Intestinal parasites, the most common of which were Giardia, Ancylostoma caninum and Trichuris vulpis, were found in 20% of dogs and 85% of dog parks across the United States. Optimal detection of canine intestinal parasitism was achieved by combining CF and CAI. Canine intestinal parasites are common across the United States, and dog health can be enhanced by regular testing of fecal samples and routine administration of medications effective against the most common infections.

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2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines*

Cited by 76 publications

References 122 publications

Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study

Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study

Compliance von Hunde- und Katzenbesitzern in der Gesundheitsvorsorge

Detection of Gastrointestinal Parasitism at Recreational Canine Sites in the United States (the DOGPARCS study)

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