The biology and ecology of cat fleas and advancements in their pest management: a review

MK Rust - Insects, 2017 - mdpi.com
The cat flea Ctenocephalides felis felis (Bouché) is the most important ectoparasite of
domestic cats and dogs worldwide. It has been two decades since the last comprehensive …

[HTML][HTML] Parasitic diseases of camels in Iran (1931–2017)–a literature review

A Sazmand, A Joachim - Parasite, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Parasitic diseases of camels are major causes of impaired milk and meat production,
decreases in performance or even death. Some camel parasites also represent a threat to …

[HTML][HTML] Lungworms and gastrointestinal parasites of domestic cats: a European perspective

A Giannelli, G Capelli, A Joachim, B Hinney… - International Journal for …, 2017 - Elsevier
With the exception of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, feline lungworms have been poorly
studied. Information on their distribution is patchy and mostly limited to case reports. In this …

Abundance, zoonotic potential and risk factors of intestinal parasitism amongst dog and cat populations: The scenario of Crete, Greece

D Kostopoulou, E Claerebout, D Arvanitis, P Ligda… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
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 …

Parasitic zoonoses associated with dogs and cats: a survey of Portuguese pet owners' awareness and deworming practices

A Pereira, Â Martins, H Brancal, H Vilhena, P Silva… - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Parasitic diseases of companion animals comprise a group of globally
distributed and rapidly spreading illnesses that are caused by a wide range of arthropods …

Cat respiratory nematodes: Current knowledge, novel data and warranted studies on clinical features, treatment and control

S Morelli, A Diakou, M Colombo, A Di Cesare… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
The nematodes Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior and Capillaria
aerophila are the most important parasites inhabiting the airways of cats. They are receiving …

[HTML][HTML] Spread of anthelmintic resistance in intestinal helminths of dogs and cats is currently less pronounced than in ruminants and horses–yet it is of major concern

G von Samson-Himmelstjerna, RCA Thompson… - International Journal for …, 2021 - Elsevier
Anthelmintic resistance (AR) has thus far only rarely been reported for intestinal helminths of
dogs and cats, in contrast to parasites of livestock and horses. We highlight possible …

Prevalence and risk factors associated with cat parasites in Italy: a multicenter study

M Genchi, A Vismarra, S Zanet, S Morelli, R Galuppi… - Parasites & …, 2021 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Implications of zoonotic and vector-borne parasites to free-roaming cats in central Spain

A Montoya, M García, R Gálvez, R Checa, V Marino… - Veterinary …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cats are definitive hosts and reservoirs for several parasites, some of which are responsible
for serious zoonotic diseases. We conducted a case-control study of data from a trap-neuter …

Efficacy of fluralaner against Otodectes cynotis infestations in dogs and cats

J Taenzler, C de Vos, RKA Roepke, R Frénais… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background The efficacy of fluralaner for the treatment of Otodectes cynotis infestations in
dogs and cats was evaluated after oral (dogs) or topical administration (dogs and cats) …