Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Canine Training'

In this dissertation, I propose that a Deweyan ethic—supplemented by Care ethics and ecofeminism can better evaluate, enhance, and nurture human/nonhuman animal relationships. While Peter Singer’s utilitarianism and Tom Regan’s deontology are considered the dominant ethical theories in the field of animal ethics, they cannot fully attend to the complexities of human/nonhuman animal relationships. Some of the shortcomings of Singer’s and Regan’s theories explored in this dissertation are the absence of context, the dichotomization of reason/emotion and human/animal, the calculative sterility of moral deliberation, and the problematic language of ‘rights.’ Further, I propose that a supplemented Deweyan ethic might be fruitfully applied to two canine-training programs in prisons: Paws in Prisons (PIP) and A Dog On Prison Turf (ADOPT). I use the work of Angela Davis and Bénédicte Boisseron on prisons to explore how a Deweyan ethic might be better equipped to evaluate and enhance these relationships, given their location. To fully appreciate the capacity of a Deweyan ethic in human/nonhuman animal relationships, one must wrestle with the messiness of the program’s location while at the same time acknowledge that despite the fact that they are in prison, something meaningful happens here between human/nonhuman animals. In the Deweyan spirit, I test this hypothesis by interviewing participants in these programs and use those qualitative aspects as feedback for my initial hypotheses.

Search-and -rescue (SAR) teams spend days and sometimes weeks in the field following a disaster. After completing their assigned mission, handlers and canines return to base, potentially bringing contaminated material with them. There were 3 objectives for this study; (1) the effects of cleanser and equipment materials on the efficiency of decontamination protocols, (2) the effects of improved treatments on the efficiency of decontamination protocols and (3) the use of field kits and improved training on decontamination techniques in the field. In the first study, straps (n = 54) were cut from biothane, leather and nylon. Straps were washed with three kinds of cleansers; Dawn dishwashing detergent, Johnson and Johnson’s Head-to-toe baby wash and Simple Green. In addition, three different types of treatments: 5-minute soak (A), double 5-minute soak (B) and a 3-minute soak with a 2-minute agitation (C). In the second study, straps (n = 40) of leather and nylon were utilized. Unlike the previous study, only Dawn dishwashing detergent and Johnson and Johnson’s Head-To-Toe-Baby Wash were selected as cleansers for decontamination. In addition, improved treatments (PW or SK) were created and utilized to further decontaminant the straps. The finally part of the study utilized canine teams (n = 10), composed of canine and handlers and were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Groups were structured as follows: TRAINED (n = 5) received 30-minutes of interactive training (using the illustrated guide contained in the kit) on proper utilization of equipment provided; UNTRAINED (n = 5) received the same field kit and an illustrated guide with no interactive training. An oil-based pseudocontaminant (GloGerm®) was topically applied to the straps in the first two studies and then to four anatomic sites on the canine participants: cranial neck, between the shoulder blades, left medial hindlimb and hind left paw in the last study. Pre- and post-images were taken of the straps and at the four anatomical locations prior to and following decontamination. Images were analyzed via two methods 1) categorical scores; 2) measured fluorescent reduction. Categorical scores were assigned, using two blinded reviewers (Venable et. al., 2017). The categorical scores were allotted as follows: 0 = <24% contaminant reduction; 1 = 25-50% contaminant reduction; 2 = 51-75% contaminant reduction; and 3 = >76% contaminant reduction (Lee et al., 2014). No score discrepancies >1 were observed between reviewers. Score data were analyzed using SAS version 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC), as a Chi Square with PROC FREQ and measurement data were analyzed using PROC ANOVA. Results in the first study indicate that material (P = .2331), cleanser (P = .2156) and treatment (P = .9139) had no effect on contaminant reduction. However, when treatments were improved in the second study, power wash was more effective at contaminant reduction (P = .0004). In addition, material was also determined to have an effect on decontamination (P = .0135). Although, the kind of cleanser used had no effect (P = .3564). Additionally, in the last study, TRAINED handlers were more effective at contamination reduction (P = .0093) as compared to their UNTRAINED counterparts. The initial results indicate that no combination of material, cleanser or treatment had any effect on reducing the oil-based contaminants. Nevertheless, with improved treatments there is a potential to more thoroughly decontaminate the collars and leashes. In addition, study three indicates that handlers, when properly trained, can achieve reduction of oil-based contaminants with a basic field kit and a garden hose. These data have implications for management of canines in the field that may be exposed to unknown substances and require timely decontamination.

Com o objetivo de perceber de se o treino afeta a comunicação química do cérebro canino de uma forma permanente, estudaram-se dois grupos de cães: um grupo de cães treinado com marcadores e outro grupo sem contacto com nenhum tipo de treino. Foram recolhidas amostras sanguíneas dos dois grupos e medidas as concentrações de serotonina e dopamina. Os valores médios encontrados para a serotonina e dopamina para o grupo de controlo foram de 269.66 μg/l 56,97 ng/l respetivamente. Para a serotonina, a comparação das médias revelou diferenças entre os grupos (p=0,087), havendo uma diminuição no grupo de cães treinados. Já a dopamina não se verificou ser diferente entres os dois grupos estudados (p=0,2). As vias dopaminérgicas ativadas em situações de compulsão/adição são as mesmas que se ativam no circuito do reforço. Também os valores de serotonina estão diminuídos nesses casos, sugerindo que poderá haver uma componente compulsiva/aditiva em cães treinados; ABSTRACT: The effect of training markers in the cerebral neurochemistry of the dog To understand if dog training affects permanently the chemical communication of canine brain, two groups of dogs were studied: one group had dogs trained with markers and the other one had dogs without any type of training. Blood samples were collected from both groups and concentrations of serotonin and dopamine were measured. The mean values found for serotonin and dopamine for the control group were 269.66 μg/l and 56.93 ng/l respectively. Comparison of means of the groups revealed different values of serotonin between the two groups (p-value= 0,087) having a decrease in serotonin in the trained dog group. As for dopamine, it was not found to be different between the two groups studied (p-value=0,2). The dopaminergic pathways activated in compulsion/addition situations are the same ones that activate in the reinforcement circuit. Also, serotonin levels are decreased in these cases, suggesting that there may be a compulsive/additive component in trained dogs.

Biological detectors, such as canines, are valuable tools used for the rapid identification of illicit materials. However, recent increased scrutiny over the reliability, field accuracy, and the capabilities of each detection canine is currently being evaluated in the legal system. For example, the Supreme Court case, State of Florida v. Harris, discussed the need for continuous monitoring of canine abilities, thresholds, and search capabilities. As a result, the fallibility of canines for detection was brought to light, as well as a need for further research and understanding of canine detection. This study is two-fold, as it looks to not only create new training aids for canines that can be manipulated for dissipation control, but also investigates canine field accuracy to objects with similar odors to illicit materials. It was the goal of this research to improve upon current canine training aid mimics. Sol-gel polymer training aids, imprinted with the active odor of cocaine, were developed. This novel training aid improved upon the longevity of currently existing training aids, while also provided a way to manipulate the polymer network to alter the dissipation rate of the imprinted active odors. The manipulation of the polymer network could allow handlers to control the abundance of odors presented to their canines, familiarizing themselves to their canine’s capabilities and thresholds, thereby increasing the canines’ strength in court. The field accuracy of detection canines was recently called into question during the Supreme Court case, State of Florida v. Jardines, where it was argued that if cocaine’s active odor, methyl benzoate, was found to be produced by the popular landscaping flower, snapdragons, canines will false alert to said flowers. Therefore, snapdragon flowers were grown and tested both in the laboratory and in the field to determine the odors produced by snapdragon flowers; the persistence of these odors once flowers have been cut; and whether detection canines will alert to both growing and cut flowers during a blind search scenario. Results revealed that although methyl benzoate is produced by snapdragon flowers, certified narcotics detection canines can distinguish cocaine’s odor profile from that of snapdragon flowers and will not alert.

Very few behavior-change programs with canines produce effects that persist beyond the training condition. The present study is an experimental demonstration of a constructional program that established calm patterns of behavior as alternatives to hyperactive ones. Three dogs that exhibited hyperactive patterns were chosen as subjects. Seven conditions common to canine-caretaker relationships were used to determine which factors resulted in the hyperactive patterns. Then, sitting and lying down were taught as beginning points using touch as a reinforcer. The final behavior, maintained by naturally occurring reinforcers, was established errorlessly. The study used a control-analysis strategy of behavior change with a changing-criterion design. The intervention resulted in an immediate reduction in hyperactivity and an increase in sitting and lying down for all dogs.

The exploitation of illicit substances, such as drugs and explosives, is on the rise. Special attention must therefore be considered to reduce the transportation and storage of these illicit substances by improving the capability of detection, even when hidden from view. Although analytical methods of detection for both drugs and explosives have improved over time, biological detectors, such as canines, are still commonly used. In comparison to humans, these canines have a larger number of olfactory receptors and a greater olfactory epithelium surface area, providing them with a more enhanced olfaction than that of humans. The premise for the detection of illicit drugs and explosives is based on the premise that these substances though hidden, will emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs are not often the parent drug or explosive, they are essentially a chemical associated with the source and provide a reliable indication of the illicit substance. Previous successful research has been conducted on the identification of the active odors present in the headspace of cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA but instead for marijuana and heroin there have been minimum success. Thus, in the present research a method using headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) was optimized to identify the VOCs makeup of heroin and marijuana to further identify the active odor compound(s) responsible for the alert response of biological detectors (canines). A mixture of acetic acid and acetylsalicylic acid was identified as target odor mimic for heroin by certified detector canines, while a mixture of limonene and caryophyllene was recognized as odor mimic for marijuana by conducting ORTs. The training aids developed successfully mimic the scent of the actual illicit substance and can be used to improve the capabilities of both drug and explosive detection canines. Additionally, as growing threat of improvised explosives has created a worldwide concern and emphasized the requirement of a greater spectra of canine training aids that covers the complete range of explosives available, a new approach for the creation of training aids for IEDs have been evaluated. The use of a dynamic collection system have proved to be an option to develop fast and reliable canine training aids for IEDs.

As a result of increased terrorist activity around the world, the development of a canine training aid suitable for daily military operations is necessary to provide effective canine explosive detection. Since the use of sniffer dogs has proven to be a reliable resource for the rapid detection of explosive volatiles organic compounds, the present study evaluated the ability of the Human Scent Collection System (HSCS) device for the creation of training aids for plasticized / tagged explosives, nitroglycerin and TNT containing explosives, and smokeless powders for canine training purposes. Through canine field testing, it was demonstrated that volatiles dynamically collected from real explosive material provided a positive canine response showing the effectiveness of the HSCS in creating canine training aids that can be used immediately or up to several weeks (3) after collection under proper storage conditions. These reliable non-hazardous training aids allow its use in areas where real explosive material aids are not practical and/or available.

La Policía Nacional de Colombia en el desarrollo de programas educativos que emplean equipos caninos (Perro-Manejador), utiliza pruebas de selección, fundamentales para determinar cuáles animales son Aptos o No Aptos para iniciar el adiestramiento, continuarlo y finalizar su certificación. Por lo anterior lo que buscó esta investigación es que los instrumentos se validen para que sean confiables y predecir los perros que aprueban o desaprueban las evaluaciones comportamentales, aportando al desarrollo de los programas académicos. Para alcanzar el propósito del estudio, se efectúo un análisis univariado utilizando tablas de contingecia de 2 por 2, estimando la Sensibilidad y Especificidad de cada una de las pruebas realizadas en los caninos detectores de sustancias narcóticas y explosivas (n=549). Determinando los valores predictivos de los Test: Instrumento No 1 (Test-retest), Instrumento No 2 (Potenciación y Asociación) e Instrumento No 3 (certificación final). Estableciendo el nivel de acuerdo entre los evaluadores (Kappa de Cohen), correlacionando las 17 variables comportamentales individuales y agrupadas para predecir los caninos Aptos y No Aptos para el servicio policial. Dentro de los principales hallazgos se evidencia una sensibilidad y especificidad altas, con resultados estadísticamente significativos para la mayoría de las variables comportamentales analizadas individualmente (P

Human scent and human remains detection canines are used to locate living or deceased humans under many circumstances. Human scent canines locate individual humans on the basis of their unique scent profile, while human remains detection canines locate the general scent of decomposing human remains. Scent evidence is often collected by law enforcement agencies using a Scent Transfer Unit, a dynamic headspace concentration device. The goals of this research were to evaluate the STU-100 for the collection of human scent samples, and to apply this method to the collection of living and deceased human samples, and to the creation of canine training aids. The airflow rate and collection material used with the STU-100 were evaluated using a novel scent delivery method. Controlled Odor Mimic Permeation Systems were created containing representative standard compounds delivered at known rates, improving the reproducibility of optimization experiments. Flow rates and collection materials were compared. Higher air flow rates usually yielded significantly less total volatile compounds due to compound breakthrough through the collection material. Collection from polymer and cellulose-based materials demonstrated that the molecular backbone of the material is a factor in the trapping and releasing of compounds. The weave of the material also affects compound collection, as those materials with a tighter weave demonstrated enhanced collection efficiencies. Using the optimized method, volatiles were efficiently collected from living and deceased humans. Replicates of the living human samples showed good reproducibility; however, the odor profiles from individuals were not always distinguishable from one another. Analysis of the human remains samples revealed similarity in the type and ratio of compounds. Two types of prototype training aids were developed utilizing combinations of pure compounds as well as volatiles from actual human samples concentrated onto sorbents, which were subsequently used in field tests. The pseudo scent aids had moderate success in field tests, and the Odor pad aids had significant success. This research demonstrates that the STU-100 is a valuable tool for dog handlers and as a field instrument; however, modifications are warranted in order to improve its performance as a method for instrumental detection.

Current commercially available mimics contain varying amounts of either the actual explosive/drug or the chemical compound of suspected interest by biological detectors. As a result, there is significant interest in determining the dominant chemical odor signatures of the mimics, often referred to as pseudos, particularly when compared to the genuine contraband material. This dissertation discusses results obtained from the analysis of drug and explosive headspace related to the odor profiles as recognized by trained detection canines. Analysis was performed through the use of headspace solid phase microextraction in conjunction with gas chromatography mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). Upon determination of specific odors, field trials were held using a combination of the target odors with COMPS. Piperonal was shown to be a dominant odor compound in the headspace of some ecstasy samples and a recognizable odor mimic by trained detection canines. It was also shown that detection canines could be imprinted on piperonal COMPS and correctly identify ecstasy samples at a threshold level of approximately 100ng/s. Isosafrole and/or MDP-2-POH show potential as training aid mimics for non-piperonal based MDMA. Acetic acid was shown to be dominant in the headspace of heroin samples and verified as a dominant odor in commercial vinegar samples; however, no common, secondary compound was detected in the headspace of either. Because of the similarities detected within respective explosive classes, several compounds were chosen for explosive mimics. A single based smokeless powder with a detectable level of 2,4-dinitrotoluene, a double based smokeless powder with a detectable level of nitroglycerine, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol, DMNB, ethyl centralite and diphenylamine were shown to be accurate mimics for TNT-based explosives, NG-based explosives, plastic explosives, tagged explosives, and smokeless powders, respectively. The combination of these six odors represents a comprehensive explosive odor kit with positive results for imprint on detection canines. As a proof of concept, the chemical compound PFTBA showed promise as a possible universal, non-target odor compound for comparison and calibration of detection canines and instrumentation. In a comparison study of shape versus vibration odor theory, the detection of d-methyl benzoate and methyl benzoate was explored using canine detectors. While results did not overwhelmingly substantiate either theory, shape odor theory provides a better explanation of the canine and human subject responses.

Methylone, Ethylone, Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), and α-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone (α-PVP) collectively referred to as bath salts are a new trend of illicit substances known as synthetic cathinones. Designed by chemically modifying the core structure of the compound cathinone, synthetic cathinones became prevalent within the United States around the mid-2000s. As a cheap and less controlled alternative to methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), it has become heavily abused, prompting emergency scheduling by federal regulators. Although regulations have been placed to halt incoming traffic of these drugs, lack of ground efforts still leave a large percentage of bath salts available. This study is two-fold, as it seeks to develop an extraction method for the development of Volatile Organic Compound profiles associated with various synthetic cathinones; and also determine the odorant used for canine recognition. The initial goal of this dissertation was to develop an extraction method to characterize various cathinone derivatives. The present study concluded that by employing a Polydimethylsiloxane Divinylbenzene (PDMS/DVB) coated fiber along with complimentary soft ionization techniques, the volatile components and all parent drugs could be identified within sixteen synthetic cathinone cases. The second goal of the dissertation was to assess and enhance the detection capabilities of narcotic detection teams. Canine field detection is routinely used to stop the increasing distribution influx of drugs into the United States that go undetected by standard procedures currently employed. Although currently canines can detect a multitude of drugs including heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamine; this study revealed that more than ten canine teams (throughout south Florida) were not able to detect the presence of synthetic cathinones with current training material. While concerns have grown concerning the safety and reliability of canines being trained on various illicit substances, this research aimed to develop a safe, efficient, controlled alternative to training any canine for detection in the form of a Controlled Mimic Permeation System (COMPS). Field examination concluded that 3,4-methylenedioxypriophenone was the odorant responsible for the canine recognition of the cathinone derivative odor. Therefore a mimic training aid was developed and deployed within the field to enhance the detection capabilities of various canine teams.

El presente trabajo de investigación consiste en demostrar que un negocio como un Club Spa para nuestras mascotas, específicamente perros, los cuales llamaremos hijos caninos para el presente trabajo, cubre una necesidad insatisfecha en el mercado actual y que además existen tendencias crecientes tanto en el mercado de mascotas como en el mercado de la tecnología, uso del celular, que hace aún más sentido en la creación de este Club Spa para hijos caninos. Este Club Spa está enfocado exclusivamente para caninos y logra diferenciarse de cualquier otro negocio similar teniendo claro su posicionamiento, el cual es diversión y seguridad para los hijos caninos. La idea es poder tener un local donde pueda brindarse diferentes tipos de servicios, desde los más usuales como: corte, baño y atención de veterinarios así como otros servicios diferentes que son un lugar de esparcimientos con juegos recreacionales y pequeñas piscinas pero además que si el dueño lo desea, pueda ofrecer servicios de adiestramiento, relajación y emparejamiento para sus hijos caninos. Todo esto apoyado de una App que se desarrollará, donde el dueño podrá ver en línea lo que su hijo canino está haciendo en el Club Spa pero además podrá adicionar algún servicio que no haya sido incluido en un inicio o algún tipo de comida extra que desee para su hijo canino y además podrá interactuar con nuestra marca, incluso pudiendo contactar con otros usuarios en caso quiera emparejar a su hijo canino. El análisis económico y evaluación financiera hecha para el presente trabajo de investigación nos muestran resultados interesantes, como un VAN positivo de S/. 1.7 millones de soles, una TIR de 87% además de un período de recuperación (año 2), lo cual nos muestra que es un proyecto viable y rentable que aprovecha la tendencia creciente del mercado por el cuidado y preocupación de su hijo canino.
The present research try to demonstrate that a business model like a Club Spa for dogs have identified an unmet need in the current market. There are also growing trends in both, dog market and the technology market, which makes even more sense in the develop of this Spa Club for dog son. This Club Spa focused exclusively for dogs, manages to differentiate itself from any other similar business with clear positioning, which is fun and safety for dog son. The idea is to have a place where different types of services can be offered, from the most usual ones such as: cutting, bathing and veterinary care as well as other different services that are a recreational place with recreational games and small swimming pools but also we can offer training, relaxation and matching services for their dog. All this supported by an App that we will develop where the owner can see online what his son is doing in the Club Spa, but he will also be able to add a service that has not been included in a start or any type of extra food that he wants for his dog son and also can interact with our brand, even being able to contact other users in case you want to match your dog son. The financial evaluation made in this research show intereseting results, such as a positive NPV (Net present Value) of S/. 1.7 millions and IRR (internal rate of return) of 87% and the recovery period is almost 2 years. This research, also shows us that it is a viable and profitable Project that takes advantage of the growing trend of the market due to the care and concern of their canine son.
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國立屏東科技大學
土木工程系所
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The efficiency of rescue ability is usually estimated by the time consumed for aggregating the searching teams and canine to reach the disaster place. On 21 Sept 1999, Taiwan experienced a 7.2 degree earthquake. Totally, there were 38 searching teams and 103 canines from 20 different countries for helping in finding out the victmns from the crashed buildings and structures. It was the first time, Taiwan had canine joined in the disaster rescue. This paper collected and discussed valuable experiences in training canine based on the works done in Pingtung Taiwan. Beside, SWOT analysis is used for the role played of a canine in disaster rescue team. From the results of this study, it is again concluded the importance of canine can not be taken away in a professional rescue team.

Orientação : Inês Viegas
O treino locomotor é um dos principais exercícios prescritos em planos de reabilitação funcional, tanto na Medicina Humana, como na Medicina Veterinária. Com este estudo, pretendeu-se comparar os efeitos dos treinos de fortificação e resistência em meio aquático e terrestre, na frequência cardíaca (FC) e lactacidémia após o treino e, indicar qual o treino mais adequado em doentes, com maior risco de descompensação cardiorrespiratória (Ex: geriátricos, obesos e /ou com doenças concomitantes). Para tal, foram selecionados 51 cães, internados no Centro de Reabilitação Animal da Arrábida (CRAA), com doença neurológica (67%) ou doença ortopédica (33%), que foram submetidos a treino locomotor, entre eles, treino locomotor de fortificação em meio aquático (FH), treino locomotor de fortificação em meio terrestre (FT), treino locomotor de resistência em meio aquático (RH) e treino locomotor de resistência em meio terrestre (RT), prescrito com base na etiologia da doença apresentada. Os resultados obtidos mostraram existir diferença entre os tipos de treino apenas nos valores da FC após o treino, sendo esta mais elevada em treinos de fortificação, e em meio aquático. Relativamente aos valores de lactato, estes foram em média abaixo de 3 mg/dL, ou seja, dentro dos valores normais. Assim, foi possível concluir que o treino locomotor aplicado produziu esforço cardiorrespiratório (demonstrado pelo aumento generalizado da FC pós-treino), sendo este realizado apenas em aeróbio. O treino de RT, demonstrou ser o mais adequado em casos de animais com maior risco de descompensação cardiorrespiratória, por apresentar valores de FC pós-treino mais baixos. As conclusões do estudo, permitem de futuro protocolar planos de reabilitação funcional, de forma intensiva, sem trabalhar em meio anaeróbio, em todos os grupos etários e classes de peso, retirando, assim, os obstáculos de elaboração dos protocolos multidisciplinares, de modo, a atingirem a funcionalidade, para todos.
Locomotor training is one of the main exercises prescribed in functional rehabilitation plans, both in Human Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The goal of this study was to compare the effects of strength and endurance training in aquatic and land environments, on the heart rate (HR) and blood lactate values after training; and indicate the most appropriate type of training in patients with a higher risk of cardiorespiratory decompensation ( Ex: geriatric, obese and / or concomitant diseases). 51 dogs were admitted to the Centro de Reabilitação Animal da Arrábida (CRAA), with neurological (67%) or orthopedic disease (33%), which were then submitted to locomotor training, among which locomotor strength training in the aquatic environment (FH), locomotor strength in land environment (FT), locomotor endurance training in aquatic environment (RH) and locomotor endurance training in land environment (RT), prescribed based on the etiology of the existing disease. The results showed a difference between the types of training only in the HR values post-training, which was higher in strength training and in the aquatic environment. Regarding the lactate values, they were in average below 3 mg/dL, i.e., within the normal values. Thus, it was possible to conclude that the applied locomotor training produced a cardiorespiratory effort (demonstrated by the generalized increase in post-training HR), which was performed only in aerobic conditions. RT training proved to be the most adequate method in cases of animals with a higher risk of cardiorespiratory decompensation, once they presented lower post-training HR values. The conclusions of this study allowed us to design functional rehabilitation plans in an intensive way, without working in anaerobic conditions, in all age groups and weight classes, thus removing obstacles to the elaboration of multidisciplinary protocols and, ultimately, achieving functionality for everyone.

Orientação : Ana Maria Duque de Araújo Munhoz
Canídeos e Felídeos domésticos podem ser parasitados por várias espécies apresentando sintomatologia variada, alguns deles com poder zoonótico apresentando uma grande importância em termos de Saúde Pública e Ambiental. Este estudo teve como finalidade a avaliação do papel do Médico Veterinário na educação dos proprietários de cães e gatos sobre a importância do tratamento e controlo das parasitoses e a sua relevância como zoonoses, assim como o nível de conhecimento dos proprietários. Procedeu-se à realização de um inquérito sobre o tema, com o objetivo de analisar a parasitofauna de cães e gatos domésticos. Neste caso foram estudados endoparasitas gastrointestinais através de amostras coprológicas e ectoparasitas através da observação direta e posterior recolha. Foi utilizado o Método de Willis para as amostras coprológicas que permite a deteção de ovos de nemátodes e céstodes, oocistos e quistos de protozoários. Os ectoparasitas foram identificados com a ajuda de chaves dicotómicas. Foram recolhidas 116 amostras coprológicas, juntamente com um inquérito direcionado aos donos, com a finalidade de rastrear os animais que fazem desparasitação e aqueles que não fazem, para testar a eficácia da profilaxia usada nesta região.93,5% (43/46) dos gatos não apresentavam endoparasitas, sendo apenas 6,5% (3/46) positivos para endoparasitas, entre eles um caso de Ancylostoma, um caso de Toxocara cati e um caso de infecção múltipla por T. cati e Cystoisospora felis, todos com idade inferior a um ano. Nos cães 98,6% (69/70) não apresentavam endoparasitas, sendo apenas 1,4% (1/70) positivos para endoparasitas, nomeadamente Toxocara canis, apresentando idade inferior a um ano.Nos gatos, 24% (11/46) apresentava pulga e 76% (35/46) não tinham ectoparasitas. Nos cães 57% (40/70) não apresentava a ectoparasitas e 14% apresenta pulgas (10/70), 12% (8/70) carraças e a 17% (12/70) colectaram-se pulgas associadas a carraças. Concluiu-se que o fator determinante para a correcta implementação das medidas de controlo é a informação dos donos cedida pelo Médico-Veterinário
Domestic canines and felines can be infected by several species with varied symptoms, some of them with zoonotic capacity having a great importance in terms of Public and Environment Health. This study aimed the assessment of the Veterinarian role in educating owners of dogs and cats on the importance of treatment and control of parasitic diseases and their relevance as zoonoses, as well as the level of knowledge of the owners. For it an inquiry was enducted on the subject, in order to analyze the parasitie fauna of domestic dogs and cats. In this gastrointestinal study endoparasites and ectoparasites were analised through coprologics samples by direct collection and subsequent observation. Willis methd was used for coprologic samples which allowed the detection of nematode eggs and cestodes, protozoan cysts and oocysts. Ectoparasites were identified with the aid of dichotomous keys. 116 faeces samples were collected along with a survey directed to the owners, in order to trace animals that make worming and those who do not, to test the efficacy of prophylaxis used in this region. 93.5% (43/46) cats have endoparasites, with only 6.5% (3/46) were positive, including a case Ancylostoma, Toxocara cati a case and a case of multiple infection with T. cati and Cystoisospora felis, all under the age of one year. 98.6% (69/70) dogs do not have GI parasites and only 1.4% (1/70) positive, in particular Toxocara canis, with the age of one year. 24% (11/46) has fleas in cats and 76% (35/46) has ectoparasites. 57% (40/70) dogs has no ectoparasites, fleas have 14% (10/70), 12% (8/70) ticks, 17% (12/70) fleas associated with ticks. We conclude that the determining fator for the correct implementation of control measures is the information from owners relinquished by the Medical Veterinary.