Feline parasites and the emergence of feline lungworm in the Portland metropolitan area, Oregon, USA 2016-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of internal parasites in feral and free-roaming owned cats in the region of Portland, Oregon, USA.

Methods

Fecal samples from asymptomatic cats were opportunistically collected from feral cats presented for surgical sterilization (n = 46), as well as free-roaming owned cats (n = 86) presented to primary care clinics. Fecal analysis was performed using the Baermann technique, centrifugal flotation, fluorescent auramine and fluorescent antibody for Giardia species.

Results

Lungworm infection was identified in 24.2% of owned cats and 17.2% of feral cats. At least 11 unique parasite species were identified in this study. Taenia species and Toxocara cati were identified in higher proporti

SUBMITTER: Bishop GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573509 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature