Vet World Vol.12 March-2019 Article-4
Research Article
Veterinary World, 12(3): 372-376
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2019.372-376
The detection of gastrointestinal parasites in owned and shelter dogs in Cebu, Philippines
2. National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro City, Hokkaido, Japan.
3. College of Veterinary Medicine at Barili Campus and Center for Vector-borne and Protozoan Diseases at Main Campus, Cebu Technological University, Cebu City 6000, Philippines.
Background and Aim: This study generally aimed to detect the presence of common GIT parasites in owned and shelter dogs in Cebu, Philippines.
Materials and Methods: A total of 200 fecal samples (130 from owned dogs and 70 from shelter dogs) were collected. Profiles of owned dogs and their owners were obtained. Fecalysis was performed using three methods: Direct smear, sedimentation, and flotation techniques.
Results: Majority of the sampled dogs were 5 years old and below that (79.2%), male (64.6%) and of pure breed (53.1%). Among the most common parasites detected were Ancylostoma, Trichuris and Toxocara spp. Statistical analyses revealed a significant association between the presence of parasites and the body score of the dogs (p=0.000), the deworming status (p=0.000), and the rearing practice (contact with other dogs, p=0.000, where it spends its time (p=0.000), plays in the grass (p=0.050), where it defecates (p=0.014), contact with other animals (p=0.000).
Conclusion: GIT parasites were detected in owned and shelter dogs in Cebu, Philippines. The results of this study can serve as baseline information about the canine parasitic fauna in the Philippines. Keywords: Cebu, dogs, gastrointestinal parasites.
Keywords: Cebu, dogs, gastrointestinal parasites.
How to cite this article: Urgel MFM, Ybañez RHD, Ybañez AP (2019) The detection of gastrointestinal parasites in owned and shelter dogs in Cebu, Philippines, Veterinary World, 12(3): 372-376.
Received: 15-09-2018 Accepted: 25-01-2019 Published online: 07-03-2019
Corresponding author: Adrian P. Ybañez E-mail: dr.adrianpybanez@gmail.com
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.372-376
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