1 General Introduction to Canine and Feline Parasitic Diseases
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Type of Intestinal Parasites
1.3 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
1.4 Control
1.5 Internal Parasites
1.6 General Measures for the Prevention of Worm Infections
1.7 Anti- helminthics and Deworming Guidelines
2 Symbiosis and Parasitism in Dogs and Cats
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Examples of Dog and Cat Parasites
2.3 Recommendations and Conclusion
3 Risk Factors Associated with Parasitic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Intrinsic Factors
3.3 External Factors
3.4 Control
4 Host–Parasite–Microbiome Interactions in Dogs and Cats
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Microbiome of Parasites
4.3 The Microbiome of Dogs and Cats
4.4 Microbiomes and Helminths in the Guts of Dogs and Cats
4.5 Microbiota- mediated Protection
4.6 Why Do We Need to Study the Microbiota?
4.7 Future Perspectives
4.8 Conclusion
5 Linguatula serrata Worm Infections in Dogs and Cats
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Taxonomy
5.3 Historical Perspective
5.4 Incidence and Geographical Distribution
5.5 Morphology
5.6 Life Cycle
5.7 Pathogensis and Clinical Signs
5.8 Diagnosis
5.9 Treatment and Control
6 Annelida Infestations in Dogs and Cats
6.1 Leech Structure
6.2 Leech Organ Systems
6.3 Reproduction
6.4 Life Cycle
6.6 Feeding
6.7 Morphological Characteristics of Leech Families
6.8 Transmission
6.9 Pathogenesis
6.10 Treatment
6.11 Control
7 Insecta Infestations in Dogs and Cats
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Diptera (Flies)
7.3 Phthiraptera (Lice)
7.4 Siphonaptera (Fleas)
7.5 Hemiptera (Bed Bugs)
7.6 Ticks and Mites
8 Acanthocephala Worm Infections in Dogs and Cats
8.1 Origin and Classification
8.2 General Description
8.3 Developmental Stages
8.4 Acanthocephalans in Small Animals
9 Tick- borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats
9.1 Babesiosis
9.2 Cytauxzoonosis
9.3 Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis
9.4 Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis
9.5 Hepatozoonosis
9.6 Lyme Borreliosis
9.7 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
10 Roundworm Infections in Dogs and Cats
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Morphology
10.3 Life Cycle
10.4 Clinical Findings and Lesions in Small Animals
10.5 Clinical Findings and Pathogenesis in Humans
10.6 Diagnosis
10.7 Treatment
10.8 Prevention
11 Tapeworm Infections in Dogs and Cats
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Dipylidium Tapeworms
11.3 Taenia Tapeworms of Dogs and Cats
11.4 Echinococcus
11.5 Mesocestoides
11.6 Diphyllobothrium
12 Fluke Infections in Dogs and Cats
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Trematodes (Platyhelminthes, Flatworms, Flukes)
12.3 Host Associations and Transmission Between Hosts
12.4 Pathogenesis
12.5 Public Health Considerations
12.6 Conclusion
12.7 Recommended Treatments and Strategies
13 Protozoan Infections in Dogs and Cats
13.1 Babesiosis (Piroplasmosis)
13.2 Hepatozoonosis
13.3 Cytauxzoonosis
13.4 Trypanosomiasis
13.5 Toxoplasmosis
13.6 Leishmanisis
13.7 Neosporosis
13.8 Sarcocystosis
13.9 Trichomoniasis
13.10 Intestinal Protozoa of Dogs and Cats
13.11 Coccidiosis (Isosporiasis)
13.12 Cryptosporidiosis
14 Immunology and Pathogenic Purview
14.1 Host–Parasite Associations
14.2 Immune Machineries in Dogs and Cats
14.3 Evasion of Immunity by Parasites
14.4 Immunopathology
14.5 Autoimmunity
14.6 Conclusion
15 Parasitic Zoonoses and One Health
15.1 Zoonoses Caused by Protozoa
15.2 Zoonoses Caused by Trematodes
15.3 Zoonoses Caused by Cestodes
15.4 Zoonoses Caused by Nematodes
15.5 Zoonoses Caused by Arthropods
15.6 Flea Allergy Dermatitis
15.7 Conclusions
16 Parasitic Fauna Associated with Reproductive Disorders
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Toxoplasmosis
16.3 Neosporosis
16.4 Leishmaniosis
16.5 Dirofilariosis
16.6 Toxocariasis
17 Diagnostic Perspectives of Parasitic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
17.1 Parasite Detection in Fecal Materials
17.2 Parasite Detection in Urinary Systems
17.3 Blood Parasites of Dogs and Cats
18 Anti- helminthic Resistance: A Barrier to Controlling Parasites in Dogs and Cats
18.1 Definitions
18.2 Principles of Anti- helminthic Resistance (AR) Development
18.3 Factors Contributing to the Development of Anti- helminthic Resistance
18.4 Evidence of Anti- helminthic Resistance
18.5 Mechanisms of Resistance
18.6 Monitoring Anti- helminthic Resistance (AR)
18.7 Prevention of Anti- helminthic Resistance (AR) Development in Dogs and Cats
18.8 Conclusion and Recommendations
19 Molecular Biology of Parasites in Dogs and Cats
20 Parasitic Vaccines in Dogs and Cats
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Importance of Vaccination in Companion Animals
20.3 The Manipulation of Immune Responses for the Development of Vaccines
20.4 Advancement in the Development of Anti- parasitic Vaccines
20.5 Novel Drug Delivery Systems for the Delivery of Vaccines
20.6 Future Perspectives
20.7 Conclusion
21 Biological Control of Parasites
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Traditional Control
21.3 History of Biological Control
21.4 Advantages of Biological Control
21.5 Disadvantages of Biological Control
21.6 Biological Control Agents
21.7 Use of Biological Agents to Control Ticks and Mites
21.8 Applying Biological Control
21.9 Summary
22 Therapeutic Measures and Control Strategies
Glossary
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Risk Analysis for Designing Appropriate Control Strategies
22.3 Deworming
22.4 Use of Anti- parasitic Drugs
22.5 Use of Nanotechnology
22.6 Ecological Control
22.7 Management Practices
22.8 Role of Veterinarian
22.9 Future Perspectives
22.10 Conclusion
23 Future Advanced Research Directions against Parasitic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Major Endoparasitic and Ectoparasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats
23.3 Advances in the Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases in Dogs and Cats
23.4 Advanced Therapies for Parasitoses in Dogs and Cats
23.5 Veterinary Parasitic Vaccines
23.6 Challenges and Future Directions Against Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats
23.7 Conclusion
References
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