A limited survey of gastro-intestinal helminths of dogs and cats

Authors: Collins GH
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 21, Issue 8, pp 175-176, Aug 1973
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Biosecurity, Cestode, Parasites - internal, Disease surveillance, Nematode
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Between November 1971 and July 1972, the gastrointestinal tracts of 51 dogs and 47 cats of various age were examined for helminth parasites. The animals examined were unselected and had been submitted for autopsy following death from causes unrelated to parasitism. Most of the animals were pets, but included in the survey were some working dogs. All came either from the city of Palmerston North or its surrounding rural areas. In each case, the whole gastro-intestinal tract was opened and examined, the parasites present were identified, and total worm counts carried out.

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