Open AccessHELMINTH FAUNA AND TREATMENT OF REPTILES IN ABAKAN
Author(s) -
Krasovskaya,
Rachikhina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
theory and practice of parasitic disease control
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.31016/978-5-6046256-1-3.2021.22.270-275
Subject(s) - fauna , strongyloides , helminths , feces , veterinary medicine , biology , medicine , ecology , zoology
In recent years, exotic animals have been kept not only in zoos, but also at home quite often. This trend is growing. Special literature and training of specialists in this profile is not enough and a veterinarian who is engaged in private practice has to face the problem of how to correctly diagnose and treat such a patient. The aim of the study was to identify helminth fauna in reptiles in Abakan before and after treatment. During 2019 and 2020, on the basis of the veterinary office of BALTO, Abakan, studies of reptile feces were conducted by the flotation method and the direct smear method. A total of 40 reptiles were studied. We found Ascarididae, Oxyuridae, and Strongyloides. The prevalence of the infection ranged from 25% to 100%. All owners of reptiles were recommended to carry out disinfection of terrariums, and quarterly studies for helminths, and maintain a Pet Passport. It is also necessary to talk to the owner of reptiles about correct maintenance, feeding, and observance of zoohygienic requirements in keeping reptiles. Preventive measures will help the animal live a long and healthy life.