A survey of cats and dogs for fleas: with particular reference to their role as intermediate hosts of Dipylidium caninum
Three species of fleas, viz. Ctenocephalides felis, Ctenocephalides canis, and Pulex irritans were found in an examination of 81 cats and 48 dogs in Wellington. C. felis was the most prevalent flea in cats, and C. canis predominated in dogs. It is speculated that C. felis, and its primary host the cat, may assume greater medical and veterinary significance than C. cunis. In an examination of 1578 fleas for cysticercoids of the dog tapeworm, Dipy/idimn caninum, all were found negative. These results do not necessarily reflect the availability of cysticercoids in the environment, and the reasons for this are discussed.
Keywords: Cat; Dog; Fleas; Skin
Document Type: Short Communication
Publication date: 01 May 1984
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