The DOGPARCS Study shows that intestinal parasites are present in 85% of dog parks.
1 in 5 dogs tested positive for intestinal parasites
50% of dog parks tested positive for hookworms, roundworms and whipworms
Source: Stafford K, Kollasch TM, Duncan KT, et al. Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study. Parasit Vectors. 2020;13(1):275. doi: 10.1186/s13071-020-04147-6
Including a fecal parasite screen as part of a preventive care work-up is important. Testing for antigens rather than relying on the presence of eggs means earlier hookworm, roundworm and whipworm detection.
Flea tapeworm is coming soon.
The DOGPARCS Study shows that intestinal parasites are present in 85% of dog parks.
1 in 5 dogs tested positive for intestinal parasites
50% of dog parks tested positive for hookworms, roundworms and whipworms
Source: Stafford K, Kollasch TM, Duncan KT, et al. Detection of gastrointestinal parasitism at recreational canine sites in the USA: the DOGPARCS study. Parasit Vectors. 2020;13(1):275. doi: 10.1186/s13071-020-04147-6
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DOGPARCS Study
