PURPOSE We analyzed the gamma-crystallin genes CRYGB, CRYGC, and CRYGS in the dog and tested single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for linkage and association with primary noncongenital cataract (CAT) in the dachshund, a popular dog breed. The crystallin genes may be involved in the pathogenesis of canine CAT as shown in humans and mice. METHODS We sequenced all exons and their flanking intr...

in this study, 72 enterococcus faecalis isolates originating from humans (n=39), dogs (n=26) and cats (n=7) were investigated for some virulence factors, some virulence genes, antibiotic resistance phenotypes, randomly amplified polymorphic dna-polymerase chain reaction (rapd-pcr) patterns and biofilm production. of the isolates, 31 (43.1%) were positive for gelatinase, 11 (15.3%) for aggregati...

In this study, 72 Enterococcus faecalis isolates originating from humans (n=39), dogs (n=26) and cats (n=7) were investigated for some virulence factors, some virulence genes, antibiotic resistance phenotypes, randomly amplified polymorphic DNA-polymerase chain reaction (RAPD-PCR) patterns and biofilm production. Of the isolates, 31 (43.1%) were positive for gelatinase, 11 (15.3%) for aggregati...

BACKGROUND Sensitivity and symptoms related to animal proteins have been investigated in various occupational groups. However, data from pet shops are limited. AIMS To investigate rates of sensitivity to cats and dogs among pet shop workers, to assess the relationship between sensitivity, allergen levels and symptoms and to investigate whether passive transport from pet shops to homes is poss...

background: toxocariasis is the clinical terms applied to infection of human with ascarid nematodes in the order ascaridida, named toxocara canis and t. cati . because in recent years in iran many people desire to keep pets (cats and dogs), and lacking of seroepidemiological study of toxocariasis in mashhad, we decided to determine the seroprevalence of toxocariasis among people who own cats an...

Control of oestrus in dog and cat can be divided into 2 parts, contraception and induction of oestrus and ovulation. For contraception, either dog or cat is operated by hormonal applications in the same way. Progestins have been used for a long time to postpone estrus with their major side effects. Nowadays, other hormonal remedies become more accepted such as a long term implants of GnRH agoni...