Internal and external parasites of cats in Kuwait

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This study was conducted in Animal House veterinary Hospital Salymia region, Kuwait state.

The study focuses on the domestic cats because it is very important in public health .

The majority of families in Kuwait have domestic cats and other pets in their homes.

Fecal samples were collected monthly at random from domestic cats in different age, sex and breed that visited the Hospital at the rate of 10 to 15 faecal samples per month.

A questionnaire was prepared and completed by the owners of cats included in this study .Direct centrifugal flotation technique was used for the detection of internal parasites, their larval stages and eggs .External parasites were examined by comb counting examination of fur and ear smears .The study extended over a year from November 2014 up to November 2015.

Among 150 cats surveyed, 27 cats (18%) had Otodectes cynotis; 33 cats had Ancylostoma tubaeforme (22%) and 11 cats (7.3%) were infected with Isospora felis.

Routine examination and regular deworming were suggested for protection of cats breeds in Kuwait.