ASPECTS OF PROTOZOA INFECTION IN DOGS AND CATS

Authors

  • Sofia Coman
  • B Bacescu
  • Andreea Neagoe

Abstract

Investigations were carried out during February 2006-January 2008 on a total of 153 dogs and 23 cats of different breeds and ages. The animals had diarrhoeic syndrome and were examined by coproscopy with Willis and Mc. Master methods. The incidence of infestation with Isospora sp. in puppies was 49.6%, of which 88.1% was recorded in puppies aged 1-3 months and 11.8% in puppies aged 4-6 months; in cats the frequency of infestation was 30.4% of which 71.4% in kittens aged 1-3 months and 28.5% in kittens aged 4-6 months. The incidence of infestation with Giardia in dogs was 15.6% of which 83.3% in puppies and 16.6% in full grown animals. In the young cats the incidence of infestation with Giardia was 26.08%. The efficacy of Ultrasol in Isospora sp. infestation was 96 %, while the efficacy of Flagyl in giardiosis treatment was 85%. Key words: dog, cat, Giardia, Isospora sp.  

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2016-12-21

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2008)

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