Prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites of pet dogs presented to selected veterinary clinics in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Chong, Ban Lee (2018) Prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites of pet dogs presented to selected veterinary clinics in Klang Valley, Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Malaysia is a tropical country with hot and humid weather all year round that provides a suitable environment for the survival of ecto- and endo-parasites. A screening test was performed on pet dogs in Klang Valley (n=30), that met the selection criteria. Ectoparasites, feces and blood were collected for analysis. Ectoparasites obtained were subjected to morphological identification. Fecal samples were subjected to Baermann-Wetzel, floatation and sedimentation techniques for the detection of lungworms and intestinal helminths. The blood samples were used to conduct the Snap 4Dx Plus, that is used to detect antibodies against Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp. and Borrelia burgdorferi and Dirofilaria immitis antigen. The Snap Leishmania test was used to detect antibodies against Leishmania spp. Ectoparasites were detected on four dogs, there were two dogs infested with Ctenocephalides felis (6.67%) and two infested with Rhipicephalus sanguineus (6.67%). Five dogs were positive for intestinal helminths, all of which were identified as Ancylostoma sp. (16.67%), and one of them had mixed infection with Trichuris sp. (3.33%). Seven blood samples tested positive on the Snap 4Dx, with prevalence rates of 10% (3/30) for Anaplasma platys, 6.67% (2/30) for Dirofilaria immitis and 6.67% (2/30) for Ehrlichia canis. All samples were negative for both Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies and Leishmania infantum antibodies. In this study, there was generally a low prevalence of parasites in pet dogs most likely because they are well taken care of and managed with low environmental contamination. However, infected pet dogs still pose a zoonotic risk that necessitates routine parasitic control.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2023 03:13
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2023 03:13
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/867

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