Reducing the risk of spreading of dangerous parasitic zoonoses of dogs and cats by breeders responsible use of antiparasitics

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Reducing the risk of spreading of dangerous parasitic zoonoses of dogs and cats by breeders responsible use of antiparasitics

Original language description

The aim of this prospective study was checking of use of antiparasitics for dogs and cats in accordance with the approved package leaflet (PL). These antiparasitics are veterinary medicinal products (VMP), which are frequently available without veterinary prescription. Dogs and cats can be hosts of dangerous parasites that pose threat not only to their health, but also human health (Toxocara spp., Taenia crassiceps, Echinococcus spp.). Breeder questionnaires were used to collect essential data. The faeces samples from dogs and cats were examined by flotation, Baermann and PCR methods. Obtained data indicate that most of animals were without health problems, deworming was executed 1-2 times per year, less frequently 3 or 4 times a year or irregularly. The results of coprological examination were negative for most animals. The study reveals using anthelmintics in accordance with the approved PL and epidemiological situation seems to be favourable. On the other hand, breeders do not reflect the urgency of targeted therapy (Trichuris, lungworms) and an adaption of drug administration to the age and way of life of animals (Toxocara spp.); farm and hunting dogs (Echinococcus spp., T. crassiceps). The lack in animal health education of breeders and need of closer cooperation between breeder and veterinarian was identified. Communication between Medicines Agency and pharmaceutical industry is necessary to increase awareness of breeders through PL, which should best reflect the situation in clinical practice, alert the breeders for conditions of increasing risk of parasitic infections and make reference to regular cooperation with the attending veterinarian.

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Type

O - Miscellaneous

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40301 - Veterinary science

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2017

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů