The importance of endoparasiticides and ectoparasiticides in domestic animals – Review

Abstract

Gastrointestinal parasites, including verminoses, are responsible for high economic losses, due to delayed growth, weight loss, reduction of food consumption, drop in milk production, low fertility and even mortality. Parasitism is undoubtedly the greatest scourge that affects the world's herds. The external parasites occupy a prominent place among the parasites of domestic animals. Endoparasiticides and ectoparaciticidas have as an auxiliary function in the prevention and combat of pests, thus reducing the rate of certain diseases, such as ehrlichiosis and babesiosis. Prophylactic use of endoparasiticides and ectoparasiticides In pet animals is of fundamental importance at the level of Animal Health, but also with regard to Public and Environmental Health, given the zoonotic potential of certain parasites. The proper and regular application of antiparasitics falls on the owners for a continuous protection of the animal, against any parasitic infection. In domestic carnivores, dogs and cats, the biggest challenge is controlling fleas and demodectic mange.