Parasite Detection

Routine monitoring and accurate parasite detection are critical to pet health

Research indicates that intestinal parasites remain prevalent in pets despite the variety of medications available^1,2,6

DOGS
CATS

In dogs, three of the most frequently diagnosed intestinal parasites are:

Roundworm

(15%-25%)^3,4

Giardia

(3%-8.4%)^1,5

Hookworm

(1.2%-3.75%)^3,6

High definition images are from VETSCAN IMAGYST^TM.

In cats, two of the most frequently diagnosed intestinal parasites are:

Roundworm

(26%)⁶

Giardia

(3%-7%)⁵

Hookworm

(3.9%)⁶

High definition images are from VETSCAN IMAGYST^TM.

Protect the health of pets with accurate and timely detection

ESCCAP Worm Control in Dogs and Cats Guidelines states "Responsible ownership of cats and dogs includes regular health controls with faecal diagnostics and deworming accompanied by regular testing for efficacy⁷

Roundworms and Giardia hold the zoonotic potential to impact the health of pet owners^1,2,7

Infected pets could contaminate the environment with these potentially zoonotic parasites⁸

Faecal centrifugation with flotation is the method recommended by veterinary parasitologists for concentration of parasitic eggs in faeces

This process is complex and results can vary. The consistency of results can be influenced by⁹:

TRAINING

Level of staff training

PREPARATION

Time spent practicing, preparing and reading faecal results

TIMING

Less time preparing the sample or reading results due to other responsibilities in the practice

References: 1. Batchelor DJ, Tzannes S, Graham PA, Wastling JM, Pinchbeck GL, German AJ. Detection of endoparasites with zoonotic potential in dogs with gastrointestinal disease in the UK. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2008;55(2):99-104. doi: 10.1111/j.1865-1682.2007.01005.x. PMID: 18397497.

2. Traversa, D. Pet roundworms and hookworms: A continuing need for global worming. Parasites Vectors 5, 91 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-5-91

3. Wright I, Wolfe A. Prevalence of zoonotic nematode species in dogs in Lancashire. Vet Rec. 2007 Dec 8;161(23):790. PMID: 18065815

4. Wolfe, Alan & Wright, I. (2003). Human toxocariasis and direct contact with dogs. The Veterinary record. 152. 419-22. 10.1136/vr.152.14.419.

5. ESCCAP, GL06: Control of Intestinal Protozoa in Dogs and Cats 2nd Ed (2018). https://www.esccap.org/uploads/docs/xnqpgri2_0701_ESCCAP_Guideline_GL6_v7_1p.pdf Accessed 6-15-20.

6. Wright I, Stafford K, Coles G. The prevalence of intestinal nematodes in cats and dogs from Lancashire, north-west England. J Small Anim Pract. 2016 Aug;57(8):393-5. doi: 10.1111/jsap.12478. Epub 2016 Apr 13. PMID: 27071856

7. ESCCAP, GL01: Worm Control in Dogs and Cats 6th Ed (2020). https://www.esccap.org/uploads/docs/2fe4poh6_0778_ESCCAP_Guideline_GL1_v10_1p.pdf Accessed 6-15-20

8. Kirchheimer R, Jacobs DE. Toxocara species egg contamination of soil from children's play areas in southern England. Vet Rec. 2008 Sep 27;163(13):394-5. doi: 10.1136/vr.163.13.394. PMID: 18820328.

9. Nagamori, Y., Hall Sedlak, R., DeRosa, A. et al. Evaluation of the VETSCAN IMAGYST: an in-clinic canine and feline fecal parasite detection system integrated with a deep learning algorithm. Parasites Vectors 13, 346 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04215-x

10. Gates MC, Nolan TJ. Comparison of passive fecal flotation run by veterinary students to zinc-sulfate centrifugation flotation run in a diagnostic parasitology laboratory. J Parasitol. 2009 Oct;95(5):1213-4. doi: 10.1645/GE-2058.1. Epub 2009 Mar 13. PMID: 19284803.

Your practice is the first line of defense against intestinal parasitic infections

Routine monitoring and accurate parasite detection are critical to pet health

Research indicates that intestinal parasites remain prevalent in pets despite the variety of medications available^1,2,6

Roundworm

Giardia

Hookworm

Roundworm

Giardia

Hookworm

Protect the health of pets with accurate and timely detection

ESCCAP Worm Control in Dogs and Cats Guidelines states "Responsible ownership of cats and dogs includes regular health controls with faecal diagnostics and deworming accompanied by regular testing for efficacy⁷

Faecal centrifugation with flotation is the method recommended by veterinary parasitologists for concentration of parasitic eggs in faeces

This process is complex and results can vary. The consistency of results can be influenced by⁹:

TRAINING

PREPARATION

TIMING

Up to half of infected dogs can go undetected

Your practice is the first line of defense against intestinal parasitic infections

Routine monitoring and accurate parasite detection are critical to pet health

Research indicates that intestinal parasites remain prevalent in pets despite the variety of medications available1,2,6

Roundworm

Giardia

Hookworm

Roundworm

Giardia

Hookworm

Protect the health of pets with accurate and timely detection

ESCCAP Worm Control in Dogs and Cats Guidelines states "Responsible ownership of cats and dogs includes regular health controls with faecal diagnostics and deworming accompanied by regular testing for efficacy7

Faecal centrifugation with flotation is the method recommended by veterinary parasitologists for concentration of parasitic eggs in faeces

This process is complex and results can vary. The consistency of results can be influenced by9:

TRAINING

PREPARATION

TIMING

Up to half of infected dogs can go undetected

Research indicates that intestinal parasites remain prevalent in pets despite the variety of medications available^1,2,6

ESCCAP Worm Control in Dogs and Cats Guidelines states "Responsible ownership of cats and dogs includes regular health controls with faecal diagnostics and deworming accompanied by regular testing for efficacy⁷

This process is complex and results can vary. The consistency of results can be influenced by⁹: