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 …

Background Dipilidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum.
Fleas and, less frequently, lice act as an intermediate host, and their ingestion is required for …

Giardia has a wide range of host species and is a common cause of diarrhoeal disease in
humans and animals. Companion animals are able to transmit a range of zoonotic diseases …

Background Domestic cats can be infested by a large range of parasite species. Parasitic
infestations may cause very different clinical signs. Endoparasites and ectoparasites are …

This paper reviews the occurrence and impact of threadworms, Strongyloides spp., in
companion animals and large livestock, the potential zoonotic implications and future …

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 …

Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats are cosmopolitan pathogens with zoonotic potential for
humans. Our investigation considered their diffusion in dogs and cats from northern Italy …

Dog parks represent a recent trend in western countries, enabling owners to spend quality
time with their pets in a controlled environment. Despite their growing popularity, few studies …

Dogs play many roles and their presence within people's houses has increased. In rural
settings dog faeces are not removed from the streets, representing an environmental …

Background Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of
which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge of parasite …