C. M. Guest and others, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Princes Risborough, Bucks.

There is little current information on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in the UK dog population. Many canine parasites are potential zoonotic pathogens and their control is particularly important in Hearing Dogs which are often owned by people who may be vulnerable to infection because of age or a compromised immune system. The authors examined faeces from dogs associated with the charity. Levels of Campylobacter infection were as high as 31% but the prevalence of other endoparasites was much lower.

Journal of Small Animal Practice 48 (11): 632-637

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