Prevalence of ectoparasites in dogs of Shimoga, Karnataka

A study was carried out to ascertain the status of ecto-parasites infesting dogs of Shimoga region. A total of 120 dogs with the history of skin problems presented to the local hospitals and local pet clinics of Shimoga region were screened for different ecto-parasites. The ticks, fleas and lice wer...

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Published in:Journal of parasitic diseases 2017-03, Vol.41 (1), p.167-170
Main Authors: Krishna murthy, C. M., Ananda, K. J., Adeppa, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal diseases
Ectoparasites
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Infectious Diseases
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Parasites
Pets
Skin
Skin diseases
Species
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Summary:A study was carried out to ascertain the status of ecto-parasites infesting dogs of Shimoga region. A total of 120 dogs with the history of skin problems presented to the local hospitals and local pet clinics of Shimoga region were screened for different ecto-parasites. The ticks, fleas and lice were collected, processed and identified. The skin scrapings were also collected from the affected dogs and processed for identification of mites. Out of 120 dogs examined, 59 (49.1 %) had harboured ecto-parasites. Among 59 infested pet dogs, 22 (37.28 %) positive for Fleas, 18 (30.5 %) for ticks, 09 (15.2 %) for Lice, 07 (11.8 %) for Sarcoptic mange and 03 (5.0 %) were for Demodectic mange conditions. The two species of fleas were identified as Ctenocephalides canis 13 (59 %) and Ctenocephalides felis 9 (41 %). The ticks and lice species were identified as Riphicephalus sanguineus and Trichodectus canis respectively. The mite species infecting dogs were identified as Sarcoptes scabeii and Demodex canis based on the morphological character. The Prevalence of ectoparasites was more in stray and adults dogs compared to pet dogs and puppies respectively.
ISSN:0971-7196
0975-0703
DOI:10.1007/s12639-016-0770-9