Perfil das condições sanitárias de cães domiciliados no campus da UFRRJ com ênfase nos fatores associados à prevalência de endoparasitos intestinais

Abstract

The aim of this study was to know the profile of sanitary conditions of domiciliated dogs in Campus of UFRRJ with emphasis in associated factors of prevalence of enteric parasites. In the period of February to December of 2003, houses that had dogs were visited and their owners were interviewed. Two hundred fifteen dogs were examinated and their faeces collected. The centrifuge-flotation technique in saturate sugar solution was used to feacal exames. Variables such as faeces elimination, hygiene of ambient, access to the street, anthelmintic treatment, feed and presence of ectoparasites were analyzed as possible associated factors of prevalence of enteric parasites. With c2 were tested the possible association of the variables, using the program EPIINFO 2002. The prevalence of enteric parasites in the Campus was 56.7%. The Ancylostomatidae were more prevalent (40%), followed by Ascarididae (15.81%), Trichuris vulpis (8.37%), Cystoisospora sp. (17%), Dipylidium caninum (6.97%) and Giardia sp. (2.32%). Mixed intestinal infections were also observed in 48 animals. Characteristics as sex and breed weren´t associated to the enteric parasite infections. One to 3 year dogs showed the highest prevalence of Ancylostomatidae, emphasing the importance of prophylaxis of helminths in this age-range. Access to the street was associated to higher prevalence of enteric parasite infection, probably by the contact with contaminated ambient or by the deficient care of their owners. Animals on the age of 1 to 3 years showed more prevalence of Ancilostomídeos infection, verifying the importance of a prophylaxis on the control of these helmints on this age. The sanitary conditions of dogs were satisfactory, specially in relation to hygiene of the ambient where they lived.