Robert Skopec*

Free-Lance Science Writer, Dubnik, Slovakia

*Corresponding Author: Robert Skopec, Free-Lance Science Writer, Dubnik, Slovakia.

Received: July 29, 2021; Published: August 21, 2021

Abstract

  Internal parasites are incredibly common in both cats and dogs. Because of their relative ease of transmission and high rate of occurrence, the vast majority of dogs will contract a parasitic infection during their lifetime. Although treatment with parasiticides is reasonably simple and straightforward, many pet owners are unaware of how common these infections are. If left untreated and allowed to progress, these infections can create health issues such as anemia or failure to gain weight and some pose a risk of zoonosis.

Keywords: Canine dirofilariosis; Czech Republic; Dirofilaria immitis; Dirofilaria repens; Slovakia

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Citation

Citation: Robert Skopec. “Parasites in Pets and Humans Cause Cancer by Global Warming". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 3.12 (2021): 43-48.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2021 Robert Skopec. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.