PARASITOSES EM CÃES DOMICILIADOS EM UM MUNICÍPIO DO SUL DO BRASIL

Abstract

Parasites cause damage to the health of pets and can affect human health. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and diversity of parasites in dogs domiciled in the city of Chapecó, Santa Catarina. The collections took place from October to December 2018, in three neighborhoods of the city. One animal per household was included in the sample, totaling 150. For the evaluation of ectoparasites, the semiological means of investigation were used. Fresh animal feces were collected to search for endoparasites. The samples were conducted and evaluated at the Unochapecó Zoology and Parasitology Laboratory. To process the samples, two techniques were used: floating (Millis-Molay) and sedimentation (Dennis Stones). The study also included a survey with animal tutors about their welfare and health care conditions. In all, 23 dogs (15.3%) presented ectoparasites specie of Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis, 1826). The endoparasites found were Trichuris vulpis (6% by flotation technique and 3.3% by sedimentation) and Ancylostoma spp. (4.7%) by the flotation technique. The frequency of animals affected by parasites highlights the importance of broader and systematic animal health care.