Coyotes are the most widely distributed mesocarnivores in North America, and can be found in natural, rural, peri-urban and urban areas, thanks to their ability to adapt. Like the rest of wild carnivores, it is capable of carrying pathogens that can be harmful to wild populations, domestic animals and even humans. The aim of this investigation was to determine parasite prevalence in coyote feces from the Flora and Fauna Protected Area Médanos de Samalayuca (APFFMS) and to evaluate the season of greatest risk of elimination of parasitic forms. Were collected 180 feces from coyotes, in the period from September 2018 to October 2019. Feces were analyzed using coproparasitoscopic techniques. In the results, Toxocarapresented a higher prevalence of 29%, followed by Ancylostoma 28%, Strongyloides 16%, Taenia 6%, Hymenolepis 5%, Physaloptera 3%, Toxascaris 2% and Echinococcus 1%, seven protozo...

Mycoplasmosis is considered an emerging disease among wildlife populations. The present work reports the case of mycoplasmosis in three Procyon cancrivorus in captivity in the city of Asunción, Paraguay. The diagnosis was done through cytology, using peripheral blood smears stained with Giemsa and Diffquick. The three animals were treated with enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg), showing a quick and prompt recovery.

Mycoplasmosis is considered an emerging disease among wildlife populations. The present work reports the case of mycoplasmosis in three Procyon cancrivorus in captivity in the city of Asunción, Paraguay. The diagnosis was done through cytology, using peripheral blood smears stained with Giemsa and Diffquick. The three animals were treated with enrofloxacin (10 mg/kg), showing a quick and prompt recovery.