[HTML][HTML] Major parasitic zoonoses associated with dogs and cats in Europe

G Baneth, SM Thamsborg, D Otranto, J Guillot… - Journal of comparative …, 2016 - Elsevier
Some of the most important zoonotic infectious diseases are associated with parasites
transmitted from companion animals to man. This review describes the main parasitic …

Role of pet dogs and cats in the transmission of helminthic zoonoses in Europe, with a focus on echinococcosis and toxocarosis

P Deplazes, F van Knapen, A Schweiger… - Veterinary …, 2011 - Elsevier
The close emotional tie between people and companion animals is a beneficial relation
known as the human–animal bond. However, pet dogs and cats can play an important role …

The role of wild canids and felids in spreading parasites to dogs and cats in Europe: Part I: Protozoa and tick-borne agents

D Otranto, C Cantacessi, M Pfeffer, F Dantas-Torres… - Veterinary …, 2015 - Elsevier
Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed radical changes in climate, landscape,
and ecosystems. These events, together with other factors such as increasing illegal wildlife …

The role of wild canids and felids in spreading parasites to dogs and cats in Europe. Part II: Helminths and arthropods

D Otranto, C Cantacessi, F Dantas-Torres, E Brianti… - Veterinary …, 2015 - Elsevier
Over the last few decades, ecological factors, combined with everchanging landscapes
mainly linked to human activities (eg encroachment and tourism) have contributed to …

Abundance, zoonotic potential and risk factors of intestinal parasitism amongst dog and cat populations: The scenario of Crete, Greece

D Kostopoulou, E Claerebout, D Arvanitis, P Ligda… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and infection
intensity of intestinal parasites in different dog and cat populations in Crete, Greece …

Canine and feline parasitology: Analogies, differences, and relevance for human health

S Morelli, A Diakou, A Di Cesare… - Clinical microbiology …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Cats and dogs are treated as family members by most pet owners. Therefore, a high quality
of veterinary care and preventive medicine is imperative for animal health and welfare and …

Companion animal parasitology: a clinical perspective

PJ Irwin - International Journal for Parasitology, 2002 - Elsevier
In recent years there have been many changes to the ways that clinical veterinary science is
conducted and nowhere is this more evident than in companion animal practice …

Zoonotic parasites associated with predation by dogs and cats

JA Mendoza Roldan, D Otranto - Parasites & Vectors, 2023 - Springer
One of the most common behaviors of cats that have an indoor/outdoor lifestyle is to bring
hunted “gifts” to their owners, represented by small mammals, reptiles and birds. Access to …

Zoonotic parasites in fecal samples and fur from dogs and cats in The Netherlands

PAM Overgaauw, L van Zutphen, D Hoek, FO Yaya… - Veterinary …, 2009 - Elsevier
Pets may carry zoonotic pathogens for which owners are at risk. The aim of the study is to
investigate whether healthy pets harbour zoonotic parasitic infections and to make an …

Endoparasites in dogs and cats in Germany 1999–2002

D Barutzki, R Schaper - Parasitology Research, 2003 - Springer
Infections with endoparasites in dogs and cats have been determined by analysing the
results of faecal examinations (Flotation, MIFC, sedimentation, Baermann, smear, ProSpecT …