Urban stray cats infested by ectoparasites with zoonotic potential in Greece

Lefkaditis, Menelaos; Sossidou, A.; Panorias, A; Koukeri, S E; Paştiu, Anamaria Ioana; Athanasiou, Labrini V.

doi:10.1007/s00436-015-4688-4

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“…Cat fleas, ticks, mites and lice are common ectoparasites of stray cats [145,146,147,148]. Ectoparasite species and prevalence varies with geographic location, season and the suite of animals roaming cats encounter (e.g., dogs, raccoons, etc.…”

Section: Can Tnr Programs Improve Stray Cat Welfare In Australia?mentioning

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A Case of Letting the Cat out of The Bag—Why Trap-Neuter-Return Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat (Felis catus) Management

Crawford

Calver

Fleming

2019

Animals

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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, in which stray cats are captured, neutered and returned to the environment are advocated as a humane, ethical alternative to euthanasia. We review the TNR literature in light of current debate over whether or not there should be further TNR trials in Australia. We revisit the problems arising from stray cats living in association with human habitation and estimate how many stray cats would have to be processed through a scientifically-guided TNR program to avoid high euthanasia rates. We also identify 10 ethical and welfare challenges that have to be addressed: we consider the quality of life for stray cats, where they would live, whether the TNR process itself is stressful, whether TNR cats are vulnerable to injury, parasites and disease, can be medically treated, stray cats’ body condition and diet, and their impacts on people, pet cats, and urban wildlife, especially endemic fauna. We conclude that TNR is unsuitable for Australia in almost all situations because it is unlikely to resolve problems caused by stray cats or meet ethical and welfare challenges. Targeted adoption, early-age desexing, community education initiatives and responsible pet ownership have greater promise to minimize euthanasia, reduce numbers rapidly, and address the identified issues.

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Section: Can Tnr Programs Improve Stray Cat Welfare In Australia?mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Case of Letting the Cat out of The Bag—Why Trap-Neuter-Return Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat (Felis catus) Management

Crawford

Calver

Fleming

2019

Animals

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“…Cats with long hair (>4 cm long) had significantly more ectoparasites than did short haired cats with 42.3% of the ectoparasites being C. felis [ 85 ]. Of 242 stray dogs examined, 46.2% were infested with either C. felis or C. canis in Greece [ 86 ].…”

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The Biology and Ecology of Cat Fleas and Advancements in Their Pest Management: A Review

Rust

2017

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The cat flea Ctenocephalides felis felis (Bouché) is the most important ectoparasite of domestic cats and dogs worldwide. It has been two decades since the last comprehensive review concerning the biology and ecology of C. f. felis and its management. Since then there have been major advances in our understanding of the diseases associated with C. f. felis and their implications for humans and their pets. Two rickettsial diseases, flea-borne spotted fever and murine typhus, have been identified in domestic animal populations and cat fleas. Cat fleas are the primary vector of Bartonella henselae (cat scratch fever) with the spread of the bacteria when flea feces are scratched in to bites or wounds. Flea allergic dermatitis (FAD) common in dogs and cats has been successfully treated and tapeworm infestations prevented with a number of new products being used to control fleas. There has been a continuous development of new products with novel chemistries that have focused on increased convenience and the control of fleas and other arthropod ectoparasites. The possibility of feral animals serving as potential reservoirs for flea infestations has taken on additional importance because of the lack of effective environmental controls in recent years. Physiological insecticide resistance in C. f. felis continues to be of concern, especially because pyrethroid resistance now appears to be more widespread. In spite of their broad use since 1994, there is little evidence that resistance has developed to many of the on-animal or oral treatments such as fipronil, imidacloprid or lufenuron. Reports of the perceived lack of performance of some of the new on-animal therapies have been attributed to compliance issues and their misuse. Consequentially, there is a continuing need for consumer awareness of products registered for cats and dogs and their safety.

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“…According to Sloss et al (1999), N. cati mange is a highly contagious and an easily transmitted disease among cats. Lefkaditis (2015) reported a higher prevalence of this disease in stray cats due to predisposing factors such as long hair, malnutrition, and co-infections. Being zoonotic, the prevalence of N. cati infestation in humans is increasing due to their growing contact with cats.…”

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“…Sarcoptic, notohedral, and otodectic mange cause lesions in humans, which are manifested by papulovesicular eruptions, eczema, crusts, itching, and abrasions (Brum et al, 2007). Moreover, O. cynotis can inhabit the external ear canal, causing irritation and transitional papular dermatitis (Lopez, 1993;Lefkaditis et al, 2015).…”

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Mange skin diseases in dogs and cats in Jataí, Brazil: A retrospective study with notes on zoonotic aspects

Silva

Schimmunech

Pott

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The parasitic skin diseases, specifically mange diseases, are highly relevant in the animal health studies, due to a significant number of cases in the veterinary routine, beyond the importance in public health, due to zoonotic potential. Therefore, this study aimed report the occurrence of mange skin diseases with notes in the zoonotic potential from Jataí, Goiás, by an retrospective survey of mange cases diagnosed in dogs and cats treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Jataí. A total of 612 reports of parasitological tests, comprising cerumen swabs and skin scraping, were analyzed from January 2016 to December 2019. The most common causative mite in dogs was Demodex canis (10.94%), followed by Otodectes cynotis (2.92%), and Sarcoptes scabiei (2.54%). The most common causative mite in cats was Notoedres cati (20%), followed by O. cynotis (10%). These skin diseases are characterized as being highly contagious; therefore, these can be easily transmitted among animals and even humans. In addition, intense itching and skin lesions lead to discomfort, consequently causing stress to the animals. Thus, mite control as well as prompt diagnosis and treatment are relevant to manage these skin diseases and ensure animal welfare.

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Urban stray cats infested by ectoparasites with zoonotic potential in Greece

Cited by 24 publications

References 21 publications

A Case of Letting the Cat out of The Bag—Why Trap-Neuter-Return Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat (Felis catus) Management

A Case of Letting the Cat out of The Bag—Why Trap-Neuter-Return Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat (Felis catus) Management

The Biology and Ecology of Cat Fleas and Advancements in Their Pest Management: A Review

Mange skin diseases in dogs and cats in Jataí, Brazil: A retrospective study with notes on zoonotic aspects

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