ReviewParasites & vectors2023
Zoonotic parasites associated with predation by dogs and cats.
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 84 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A Systematic Review of Zoonotic Enteric Parasites in Synanthropic Mammalian Species in Florida.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- The Global Molecular Prevalence ofTransboundary and emerging diseases · 2023Pooled it
- Domestic cats as overlooked reservoirs for zoonotic parasites: New records and molecular confirmation ofOne health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Article
- Investigating the emergence of the Brazilian porcupinepox poxvirus in wild Brazilian porcupines (Coendou longicaudatus).Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Pet-Wildlife Interactions Near Ghana's National Parks: Conservation and Health Risks.EcoHealth · 2026Article
- Real time PCR identification ofOpen veterinary journal · 2026Article
- Culture and Metagenomic Insights into the Ear Microbiota in Dogs with Healthy Ears and Otitis Externa.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Investigation of Respiratory Metastrongyloids and Other Endoparasites in Domestic Cats Living in the States of Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Public Spaces as Hotspots of Zoonotic Gastrointestinal Parasite Transmission: Evidence from Small Animal and Soil Surveillance in Malaysia.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2026Article
- First quantitative assessment of the effects of parasite control in dogs and cats in the UK.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- Unearthing roundworms: Nematodes as determinants of human health.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025Review
- Field efficacy of Febantel, Pyrantel embonate and Praziquantel (Drontal® Tasty) against naturally acquired intestinal helminths of hunting dogs in southern Italy.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- First isolation ofMedical mycology case reports · 2025Article
- Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum and Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae in outdoor cats and report of infection in feline-derived peripheral blood mononuclear cells.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- Nanobiosensors for revolutionizing parasitic infections diagnosis: a critical review to improve global health with an update on future challenges prospect.European journal of medical research · 2025Review
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- Comprehensive Evaluation and Future Perspectives of Non-Surgical Contraceptive Methods in Female Cats and Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Parasitic Helminth Infections and Intron Sequence Genotyping ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Cloning, bioinformatics analysis, and expression of the ubiquitin 2 (ubq-2) gene from the dog roundwormFrontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
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Abstract
One of the most common behaviors of cats that have an indoor/outdoor lifestyle is to bring hunted "gifts" to their owners, represented by small mammals, reptiles and birds. Access to the outdoors by dogs and cats may represent a problematic issue, since they may be at risk of diseases, traffic accidents and ingestion of toxins. Yet, the impact of this population of roaming dogs and cats predating wildlife is another concerning issue that receives less attention. Despite these risks, most owners still prefer to give outdoor access to their pets to allow them to express their "natural instincts," such as hunting. Therefore, with a growing population of > 470 million dogs and 373 million cats worldwide, predation not only represents a threat to wildlife, but also a door of transmission for parasitic diseases, some of them of zoonotic concern. In this review, the role played by dogs, and especially cats, in the perpetuation of the biological life cycle of zoonotic parasites through the predation of rodents, reptiles and birds is discussed. Feral and domestics dogs and cats have contributed to the population collapse or extinction of > 63 species of reptiles, mammals and birds. Although the ecological impact of predation on wild populations is well documented, the zoonotic risk of transmission of parasitic diseases has not received significant attention. The parasitic diseases associated to predation vary from protozoan agents, such as toxoplasmosis, to cestodes like sparganosis and even nematodes such as toxocariasis. Raising awareness about predation as a risk of zoonotic parasitic infections in dogs and cats will aid to create responsible ownership and proper actions for controlling feral and free-roaming cat and dog populations worldwide.
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