Over the last few decades, ecological factors, combined with everchanging landscapes
mainly linked to human activities (eg encroachment and tourism) have contributed to …

Canine pulmonary angiostrongylosis is an emerging snail-borne disease causing
verminous pneumonia and coagulopathy in dogs. The parasite is found in Europe, North …

Carnivore guilds play a vital role in ecological communities by cascading trophic effects,
energy and nutrient transfer, and stabilizing or destabilizing food webs. Consequently, the …

Urbanization is a global phenomenon that is increasingly challenging human society. It is
therefore crucially important to ensure that the relentless expansion of cities and towns …

Over a period of 26 months from January 1996 to February 1998, 388 foxes from the city of
Zürich, Switzerland, were examined for intestinal infections with Echinococcus multilocularis …

An epidemiological study of helminths in 1040 red foxes collected from various localities in
Denmark during 1997–2002, revealed 21 helminth species at autopsy, including nine …

Angiostrongylosis was diagnosed in 23 dogs presenting Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
between June 1999 and 2002. The animals' clinical records were reviewed retrospectively …

An epizootiological survey of leishmaniosis, coccidiosis and parasitic helminths in 67 foxes
(Vulpes vulpes) was conducted in Guadalajara (central Spain). Examination for parasitic …

Recent reports suggest that the canine heartworm Angiostrongylus vasorum is expanding
from traditional endemic foci in several parts of the world. We are ill placed to judge the …

The geographic range of Angiostrongylus vasorum is expanding, leading to increased
disease. Although observed cases of canine pulmonary angiostrongylosis have been …