Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Domestic Cats (Felis catus) in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria

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1 Department of veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Maiduguri Nigeria

2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri

3 Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Maiduguri

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Cats are the only felines that live in close contact with humans. Because they can be vectors, carriers, reservoirs, and definitive hosts of many enteric parasites, their parasitological evaluation may contribute to their survival and safety. A total of 102 fresh faecal samples of cats of varied ages and sex were collected and transported to the laboratory. The copromicroscopic examination was carried out following saturated salt flotation technique. Furthermore, associated risk factors were assessed to establish the predictor of risks for parasitic achievement. Results of the present study revealed that 17.6% cats found positive for the gastrointestinal parasites. The percentage of infection was found higher in female cats (12.7%) than males (4.9%). The prevalence in adults and kitten was recorded as 6.9% and 10.7% respectively. Ancylostoma species was found more prevalent with the infection rate of 8.8% followed by Toxocara species, Coccidian oocyst and Hymenolopis species with the infection rate of 3.9, 2.9 and 1.9% respectively. This finding can be essential for veterinarians and public health authorities for strategic preventive and treatment intervention.

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