Prevalence of Enteropathogens in Dogs Attending 3 Regional Dog Parks in Northern California.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence and risk factors for infection with enteropathogens in dogs frequenting dog parks have been poorly documented, and infected dogs can pose a potential zoonotic risk for owners.

Hypothesis/objectives

To determine the prevalence and risk factors of infection with enteropathogens and zoonotic Giardia strains in dogs attending dog parks in Northern California and to compare results of fecal flotation procedures performed at a commercial and university parasitology laboratory.

Animals

Three-hundred dogs attending 3 regional dog parks in Northern California.

Methods

Prospective study. Fresh fecal specimens were collected from all dogs, scored for consistency, and owners completed a questionnaire. Specimens were analyzed by fecal centrifugatio

SUBMITTER: Hascall KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5115183 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature