STUDY ON HOOKWORM AND ROUNDWORM INFECTION IN THE DIGESTIVE TRACT OF DOGS AT 586 VETERINARY SERVICE, CAN THO CITY

Abstract

This study was conducted from October 2024 to February 2025 to determine the prevalence of hookworm and roundworm infections in the digestive tract of dogs across different age groups using the Willis flotation method at 586 Veterinary Service, Can Tho city. The results showed that the overall infection rate of hookworms and roundworms was 60.51% among the 671 dogs examined. Puppies under 6 months of age had the highest infection rate at 76.44%, followed by dogs aged 6 to 12 months at 69.66% and dogs over 12 months at 33.49%. Dogs raised in confined conditions had a significantly lower infection rate (40.91%) compared to those raised in free-roaming environments (65.31%). Foreign breeds exhibited a lower infection rate (48.33%) than local breeds (77.30%). There was no significant difference in infection rates between male (62.39%) and female dogs (58.44%). Most infections, whether by hookworms, roundworms, or co-infections, were of low intensity (+). In conclusion, the likelihood of hookworm and roundworm infection is influenced by breed, age and housing conditions, but not by sex.