Role of rodents in the zoonotic transmission of giardiasis by Junqiang Li, Huikai Qin, Xiaoying Li, Longxian Zhang

“…In addition to rodents, dogs, cats, wild animals, and livestock could be involved in the zoonotic transmission cycle. …”
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Anti-Müllerian Hormone Concentrations for Determining Resumption of Sertoli Cell Function following Removal of a 4.7 mg Deslorelin Implant in Tomcats by Lluis Ferré-Dolcet, Matteo Bordogna, Barbara Contiero, Christelle Fontaine, Silvia Bedin, Stefano Romagnoli

“…<b>Background:</b> Deslorelin implant use in cats is a medical alternative to surgical sterilization, and due to its prolonged efficacy, its use has shown growing interest in the veterinary community. …”
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Evolutionary Dynamics and Epidemiology of Endemic and Emerging Coronaviruses in Humans, Domestic Animals, and Wildlife by Ariful Islam, Jinnat Ferdous, Shariful Islam, Md. Abu Sayeed, Shusmita Dutta Choudhury, Otun Saha, Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Tahmina Shirin

“…For diverse bird species, the Infectious Bronchitis Virus is a significant one, whereas feline enteric and canine coronavirus, recombined to produce feline infectious peritonitis virus, infects wild cats. Bovine and canine CoVs have ancestral relationships, while porcine CoVs, especially SADS-CoV, can cross species barriers. …”
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Seroepidemiología de la infección por Toxoplasma gondii en embarazadas by León de Bracho D, Sanoja CL, Granadillo A

“…No significant differences were found between the subjects abortion records and T. gondii infection. Cohabitation with cats was not related to T. gondii infection. …”
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Assessing youth appeals on cigarette packs in 6 low and middle income countries by Katherine Smith, Kevin Welding, Carmen Washington, Michael Iacobelli, Joanna Cohen

“…Depictions of animals (e.g. butterflies and cats) and animal prints may attract young people's attention, as might fruits or flowers. …”
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Monkey Bites and Injuries in the Zagreb Antirabies Clinic in 2014 by Radovan Vodopija, Daniela Vojvodić, Kruno Sokol, Aleksandar Racz, Željka Gregurić Beljak, Nikolina Baranj, Jasna Mahović, Branko Ulaga

“…After many years, monkeys were the animal species immediately following dogs and cats in the official report of the Zagreb Antirabies Clinic, which was quite surprising. …”
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CRISPR-based tools for targeted genetic manipulation in pathogenic Sporothrix species by Remi Hatinguais, Ian Leaves, Gordon D. Brown, Alistair J. P. Brown, Matthias Brock, Roberta Peres da Silva

“…ABSTRACT Sporothrix brasiliensis is an emerging fungal pathogen frequently associated with zoonotic transmission of sporotrichosis by contaminated cats. Within 25 years, the disease has spread not only throughout Brazil but now to neighboring countries in Latin America. …”
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Occupancy model to unveil wildlife utilization at Yeongyang-gun wind farm management road, Korea by Seong-Hyeon Kim, Thakur Dhakal, Tae-Gyun Yoon, Ki Hwan Cho, Jun-Young Kim, Tae-Su Kim, Do-Hun Lee, Gab-Sue Jang

“…During the survey period, seven terrestrial mammals (roe deer, wild boar, water deer, raccoon dogs, badgers, leopards, cats, and martens) were captured using cameras. Based on camera trap records, roe deer was the most dominant species, followed by wild boars, raccoon dogs, and water deer, with fewer badgers and martens. …”
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Detection and Molecular Characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant and the Specific Immune Response in Companion Animals in Switzerland by Evelyn Kuhlmeier, Tatjana Chan, Cecilia Valenzuela Agüí, Barbara Willi, Aline Wolfensberger, Christian Beisel, Ivan Topolsky, Niko Beerenwinkel, Tanja Stadler, Swiss SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Consortium, Sarah Jones, Grace Tyson, Margaret J. Hosie, Katja Reitt, Julia Hüttl, Marina L. Meli, Regina Hofmann-Lehmann

“…Animals were also tested for antibodies and neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2. Eleven cats and three dogs in nine COVID-19-positive households were RT-qPCR and/or serologically positive for the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. …”
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Molecular Detection and Multilocus Genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in Pigs in Fujian Province, Southeastern China by Fu-Rong Zhao, Ning Zhang, Wen-Yuan Miao, Ran Wu, Lin-Lin Cui, Cui-Qin Huang, Dong-Hui Zhou

“…<i>Giardia duodenalis</i>, an intestinal parasite, is widely distributed in humans and various animals, such as pigs, cattle and cats. The clinical symptoms of giardiasis are characterized as including abdominal pain, acute or chronic diarrhea, and bloating and weight loss in humans and animals, leading to public and veterinary health problems worldwide. …”
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Restrainer exposure to scatter radiation in practical small animal radiography measured using thermoluminescent dosimeters by H. Oh, S. Sung, S. Lim, Y. Jung, Y. Cho, K. Lee

“…The study data consisted of 778 exposures, 82 patients (78 dogs, four cats), a mean kVp of 58.7 and a mean mAs of 11.4. …”
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Microanatomical findings with relevance to trigeminal ganglion enhancement on post-contrast T1-weighted magnetic resonance images in dogs by Koen M. Santifort, Koen M. Santifort, Eric N. Glass, Marti Pumarola, Vicente Aige Gil

“…IntroductionTrigeminal ganglion contrast enhancement (TGCE) is reported to be a normal and a common finding on magnetic resonance imaging studies of dogs, cats and humans. The intent of the present study was to describe the anatomical characteristics of the trigeminal ganglion, its surrounding structures, and histological features that are relevant to explain or hypothesize on the reason for TGCE on T1-weighted post-contrast MRI studies of the brain in dogs.MethodsEight dog cadavers were dissected to study the anatomy of the trigeminal ganglion. …”
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Assessing the feasibility of applying machine learning to diagnosing non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis by Dawn Dunbar, Simon A. Babayan, Sarah Krumrie, Hayley Haining, Margaret J. Hosie, William Weir

“…Abstract Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a severe feline coronavirus-associated syndrome in cats, which is invariably fatal without anti-viral treatment. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the fruit of Illicium verum Hook.f. (star anise oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Yvette Dirven, Paola Manini, Birgit Dusemund

“…For long‐living and reproductive animals, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) considered of low concern the use of the additive in complete feed at 0.6 mg/kg for laying hens and rabbits, 1.0 mg/kg for sows and dairy cows, 1.6 mg/kg for sheep/goats, horses and cats, 1.9 mg/kg for dogs and 6.5 mg/kg for ornamental fish. …”
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Efficacy of a Therapeutic Diet on Dogs With Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS): A Prospective Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Clinical Study by Yuanlong Pan, Gary Landsberg, Isabelle Mougeot, Stephanie Kelly, Hui Xu, Sandeep Bhatnagar, Cari L. Gardner, Norton W. Milgram

“…These have been positively evaluated in colony housed senior dogs and cats. The objective of this clinical study was to evaluate the effects of diets with MCTs and the BPB on client-owned dogs with CDS. …”
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Survey of owner motivations and veterinary input of owners feeding diets containing raw animal products by Stewart K. Morgan, Susan Willis, Megan L. Shepherd

“…Background The practice of feeding of diets containing raw animal products (RAP) to pets (dogs and cats) is discouraged by veterinary organizations and governmental public health organizations. …”
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The CDE region of feline Calicivirus VP1 protein is a potential candidate subunit vaccine by Lisha Li, Zirui Liu, Jiale Shi, Mengfang Yang, Yuanyuan Yan, Yanan Fu, Zhou Shen, Guiqing Peng

“…Abstract Background Feline calicivirus (FCV) infection causes severe upper respiratory disease in cats, but there are no effective vaccines available for preventing FCV infection. …”
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Development of an indirect ELISA for the serodiagnosis of canine infection by Onchocerca lupi by Maria Stefania Latrofa, Viviane Noll Louzada-Flores, Carla Maia, Maureen A. Kelly, Guilherme G. Verocai, Cinzia Cantacessi, Domenico Otranto

“…Abstract Onchocerca lupi is a zoonotic filarioid parasite of dogs and cats with widespread distribution. A specific non-invasive diagnostic assay for the detection of O. lupi infections remains unavailable. …”
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GUIDANCE ON RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP IN AN AREA OF ENDEMIC CANINE VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS by Lucas Vinicius Shigaki de Matos, Weslen Fabrício Pires Teixeira, Monally Aquino, Milena Viol, Kátia Denise Saraiva Bresciani

“…Questionnaires on responsible ownership and the control of this disease were completed by owners of dogs and cats in the city of Araçatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil, in order to evaluate their level of knowledge. …”
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wareness program concerning responsible pets ownership by elderly people In Araçatuba suburb (São Paulo State) by Luciana Carolina Netto, Fabiana de Faria Lima, Silvia Helena Venturolli Perri, Marion Burkhardt de Koivisto, Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani

“…Along with the interview, veterinary students advised them on the control of canine visceral leishmaniasis, the importance of sterilization in cats and dogs and the responsible ownership, with distribution of informative leaflets. …”
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