Abstract:
This study was conducted in Animal House veterinary
Hospital Salymia region, Kuwait state. The study focuses
on the domestic cats because it is very important in
public health . The majority of families in Kuwait have
domestic cats and other pets in their homes. Fecal
samples were collected monthly at random from
domestic cats in different age, sex and breed that visited
the Hospital at the rate of 10 to 15 faecal samples per
month. A questionnaire was prepared and completed by
the owners of cats included in this study .Direct
centrifugal flotation technique was used for the detection
of internal parasites, their larval stages and eggs
.External parasites were examined by comb counting
examination of fur and ear smears .The study extended
over a year from November 2014 up to November 2015.
Among 150 cats surveyed, 27 cats (18%) had Otodectes
cynotis; 33 cats had Ancylostoma tubaeforme (22%) and
11 cats (7.3%) were infected with Isospora felis. Routine
examination and regular deworming were suggested for
protection of cats breeds in Kuwait.
