Prevalence of Blood Parasite Infections in Dogs and Cats in Samut Prakan and Surrounding Provinces, January–March 2024
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Blood parasite infections in dogs and cats are a significant veterinary issue in Thailand. They often cause severe clinical symptoms and require specific treatments, particularly in cases of co-infections. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of blood parasite infections in dogs and cats submitted for examination at The Unique Lab, Samut Prakan Province, between January and March 2024 using a thin blood smear technique. The prevalence of blood parasite infections in dogs was 29.42% of all dogs. The infections were identified as E. canis, A. platys, Babesia spp., H. canis and Trypanosoma spp., with prevalence rates of 25.00%, 1.33%, 0.44%, 0.22%, and 0.22% among the infected dogs, respectively. Co-infections of E. canis and A. platys were observed in 2.21% of infected dogs. In cats, Mycoplasma spp. infection was found in 3.45% of all cats. The results of this study provide baseline data essential for the diagnosis, control, and treatment of blood parasite infections in dogs and cats in Samut Prakan Province and surrounding areas.
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