Study of external parasitic infection in domestic dogs referred to Mazandaran veterinary clinic (Northern Iran)

Abstract

This study evaluates external parasites in domestic dogs referred to veterinary clinics of Mazandaran Province (Northern Iran). The results of this study show that 110 Dogs (36.6%) infected with external parasites than among 52 Dogs (17.3%) infected with Rhipicephalus bursa. 41 dogs (13.6%) infected with Ctenocephalides canis and 17 dogs (5.6%) infected with both of Rhipicephalus bursa and Ctenocephalides canis. Considering the importance of external parasitic infection in domestic animals and the issue of public health, necessity of hygiene, prevention and control of these factors are very important.