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Endo and Ectoparasites in working dogs
SRNCOVÁ, Štěpánka
The incidence of endo- and ectoparasites of dogs (especially working dogs) was observed in České Budějovice city and its surroundings. Dog faecal samples were collected for examination during December 2013 January 2015. The individual dogs were also checked for any other endo- and ectoparasites. The total of 176 individuals was examined. Of these, 27 were working dogs, 23 were dogs from shelters and 126 dogs were pets. Parasites were found in 33 dogs. Among positives, 27 individuals was infected with ectoparasites (5,68 % Ixodes ricinus, 1,7 % Otodectes cynotis, 0,57 % Cheyletiella yasguri and 6,82 % Ctenophalides ssp.) and 7 with endoparasites (2,27 % Toxocara canis, 0,57 % Trichuris vulpis and 1,14 % Dipylidium caninum).
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