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- This study aimed to find out how common internal parasites are in feral and free-roaming owned cats in Portland, Oregon.
- Fecal samples were collected from 46 feral cats and 86 owned cats, using various methods to analyze the presence of parasites.
- The results showed that lungworm infection rates were higher in both groups compared to other US regions, with feral cats hosting more diverse parasite species, while owned cats had a greater proportion of certain other species.
Article Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of internal parasites in feral and free-roaming owned cats in the region of Portland, Oregon, USA.
Methods: Fecal samples from asymptomatic cats were opportunistically collected from feral cats presented for surgical sterilization (n = 46), as well as free-roaming owned cats (n = 86) presented to primary care clinics. Fecal analysis was performed using the Baermann technique, centrifugal flotation, fluorescent auramine and fluorescent antibody for species.
Results: Lungworm infection was identified in 24.2% of owned cats and 17.2% of feral cats. At least 11 unique parasite species were identified in this study. species and were identified in higher proportions in feral cats, whereas species were significantly higher in owned cats.
Conclusions And Relevance: The prevalence of lungworm was higher than has been previously documented in other areas of the USA. In addition, feral cats were infected with a higher percentage of species and but a significantly lower percentage of species.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8573509 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20551169211053595 | DOI Listing |
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