Detection of endoparasitic helminths among pet dogs (Canis familiaris) in selected households in San Andres Bukid, Manila.

Abstract

Pet dogs infected by helminths pose a threat to household owners, especially those that are exposed to them. This study aims to determine the endoparasitic helminths among the pet dogs in selected urban households in San Andres Bukid, Manila. A total of 78 pet dogs were included in the study. Stool samples were collected, preserved, and processed using the Formalin-Ether Concentration Technique. The prevalence of dogs infected by endoparasitic helminths in San Andres Bukid was 32.1%. The most commonly found helminth was Ancylostoma sp. (21.8%), followed by Trichuris sp. (15.4%), Toxocara sp. (5.12%), and Dipylidium sp. (1.28%). Single infection among the pet dogs was common (23.1%) while the multiple infections were accounted in 7.69%. Continuous monitoring of pet dogs infected with endoparasites is necessary as this safeguards the welfare of the animals and that of their owner’s public health.