Prevalence of Canine Gastrointestinal Parasites in Morogoro, Tanzania

Makene, V. W.; Muhairwa, Amandus P.; Mtambo, M.M.A.; Kusiluka, L.J.M.; Kambarage, D. M.; Maeda, G.E.

doi:10.1080/09712119.1996.9706142

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“…Besides, a similar survey in Southern Greater Buenos Aires on coprological examination revealed 52.4 % of examined dogs excreted helminthic eggs whereas (Ramírez-Barrios et al 2004) and Katagiri and Oliveira-Sequeira (2008) reported 74, 35.5 and 34.4 %, respectively (Katagiri and Oliveira-Sequeira 2008;Makene et al 1996;Ramírez-Barrios et al 2004).…”

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Domestic dog as a human health hazard in north of Iran

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An epidemiological study was conducted to determine the prevalence of helminthic parasites of domestic dogs using stool samples in north of Iran in 2013. Stool samples (n = 100) were collected from domestic dogs of different ages and genders. Different techniques including wet smear, formalin-ether sedimentation method and flotation technique in saturated zinc chloride solution were performed on collected stools to detect eggs and larval stage of helminthes parasites. The overall prevalence of helminthic parasites of examined stools of dogs was 57 %. The examined domestic dogs harbored eggs of eight species of helminthes including: Taenia spp., Diyplidium caninum, Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina, Capillaria aerophila, Mesostesphanus spp. and Trichuris volpis. T. canis and T. volpis were the most and least prevalent eggs, respectively. No significant statistical differences were observed between infection by helminthic parasites and both gender and age of the dogs (P [ 0.05). Considering high level of helminthic infection in the stool of examined domestic dogs, a contiguous educational program to increase awareness of dog owners and an effective anti-parasite control programmed is highly recommended in order to reduce the danger of zoonotic diseases in north of Iran. This is the first report of C. aerophila and Mesostesphanus spp. from dog in Iran.

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“…But in three other studies Ancylostoma spp. was the most prevalent ova (72, 18.4 and 24.5 %) (Katagiri and OliveiraSequeira 2008;Makene et al 1996;Ramírez-Barrios et al 2004). Several species of Taenia particularly Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis which are serious public threat can infect dogs (Rakhshanpour et al 2012).…”

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“…Surveys targeting helminth infections in dogs have been performed previously in some urban settings in Tanzania, but unfortunately no studies have ever been conducted in an agropastoral or pastoral setting where a considerable number of non-descript dogs can be found (Makene et al 1996 ; Muhairwa, Nonga & Kusiluka 2008 ; Swai et al 2010 ). Owing to the paucity of data on Taenia infections in dogs in rural areas, the present study was designed and implemented to estimate the prevalence of Taenia spp.…”

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Taeniasis in non-descript dogs in Ngorongoro, Tanzania: Prevalence and predisposing factors

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Kasuku

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Onderstepoort J Vet Res

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The prevalence of taeniasis was determined during the period January to April 2013 in a cross-sectional study of non-descript domestic dogs from the livestock–wildlife ecosystem of Ngorongoro, Tanzania. Taeniid eggs were determined by screening faecal samples using the formalin-ether sedimentation technique. Predisposing factors for dog infection were assessed in relation to demographic, husbandry and management data. Of the 205 faecal samples screened, 150 (73.2%) were positive for taeniid eggs. The prevalence of dogs harbouring taeniid eggs was 80%, 30.2% and 75.3% in the less than 1 year, 1–3 years and greater than 3 years of age groups, respectively. Age group and sex prevalence in dogs did not differ significantly (P > 0.05), although the females showed a marginally higher prevalence (73.8%) in comparison to the males (72.7%). Taeniid eggs were significantly more likely to be found in the faeces of dogs located in Waso (80.6%) and Endulen (75%) than in Malambo (63.2%, P < 0.05). The study revealed that dogs owned and raised by agro-pastoralists were at a lower risk of acquiring Taenia spp. infection (P = 0.001) than those that were raised by pastoralists. The majority of dog owners were not aware of the predisposing factors and the mode of transmission of taeniids. Dogs were frequently fed on viscera, trimmings and the heads of slaughtered animals, and they were not treated for parasitic infections. The findings of this study indicate that taeniasis is prevalent among non-descript dogs in Ngorongoro, underscoring the need for further research and active surveillance to better understand the transmission cycle of Taenia spp. in a wider geographical area in Tanzania.

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“…The chances of a sheltered dog becoming ill maybe dependent upon a number of factors. Although it was not limited to sheltered animals, previous research has explored the associations between canine illness and factors such as sex (Rudmann and others 1992, Houston and others 1996), age (O'Lorcain 1994, Anene and others 1996, Makene and others 1996), and/or background, that is, stray dog versus owned pet dog (Holland and others 1991, O'Sullivan 1995, 1997). However, others have found little or no association between these factors and the dogs' well‐being (Delgado and Carmenes 1995, Causape and others 1996, Poglayen and others 1996).…”

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“…However, others have found little or no association between these factors and the dogs' well‐being (Delgado and Carmenes 1995, Causape and others 1996, Poglayen and others 1996). For example, Makene and others (1996) found a significantly greater prevalence of intestinal parasitism in puppies, that is, dogs less than six months old, than in older dogs, but Causape and others (1996) reported no significant differences between the prevalence of intestinal parasites in dogs of these age groups. These contradictory findings may be largely attributed to differences between the parasites involved.…”

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Prevalence of disease in dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter

Wells

Hepper

1999

Veterinary Record

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The prevalence of diseases suffered by dogs within two weeks of their acquisition from a rescue shelter in Northern Ireland was investigated. A postal questionnaire was completed by 556 people who had purchased a dog from the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) to provide information on the diseases suffered by their dog. The majority of the dogs (53.7 per cent) had an ailment the most common being coughing and diarrhoea. Of the respondents who returned their dog to the USPCA, 92 per cent did so because the animal was unhealthy. Stray dogs were more likely to have an ailment than unwanted dogs, specifically coughing, and/or skin problems. More puppies suffered from parvovirus, vomiting, and/or diarrhoea than did juveniles or adults. Adult dogs were more likely to have a cough than juveniles or puppies. There was no association between the sex of the dogs and their ailments.

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Prevalence of Canine Gastrointestinal Parasites in Morogoro, Tanzania

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Domestic dog as a human health hazard in north of Iran

Domestic dog as a human health hazard in north of Iran

Taeniasis in non-descript dogs in Ngorongoro, Tanzania: Prevalence and predisposing factors

Prevalence of disease in dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter

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