Dogs and Cats
Dog and Cat Parasitology
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Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
"Conduct fecal examinations by centrifugation at least four times during the first year of life, and at least two times per year in adults, depending on patient health and lifestyle factors."
European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP)
Recognises and advocates for the practice of periodic deworming as well as regular testing in veterinary clinical practice.
Raw Diets
This is a very controversial subject and probably always will be!
There is no direct correct answer and there are arguably pros and cons with both feeding raw and kibble.
Fact: Parasite Testing is advised, whatever your pet eats.
The
European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) advises that "Diets for dogs and cats containing raw meat products, e.g. BARF, are becoming increasingly popular. Feeding fresh, raw meat increases the risk of meat-borne protozoan parasites i.e. Toxoplasma, Neospora, Sarcocystis and less importantly, Cystoisospora. Freezing at -20°C for 7–10 days prior to use can inactivate stages in raw meat and reduce the risk of transmission. Meat should be of the same quality as intended for human consumption."
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)
released a statement regarding raw feeding which can be downloaded here.
Lungworm Alert
Is there Lungworm in your area?
There are different species of lungworm that may infect dogs and also cats. The most common lungworm in dogs, Angiostrongylus can cause clotting disorders, chronic coughing and even death. Other lungworms like Crenosoma (fox lungworm) may also affect dogs.
Cats are often forgotten but in the United Kingdom it is estimated that 2-3% of cats are carriers of Aleurostrongylus lungworm.
Discover how many cases of lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) have been reported in your area or postcode thanks to the mapping performed by Bayer.
Stan Marks (BVSc, PhD, Professor Medicine & Epidemiology at UC Davis)
