The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (PGI) in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus Schreber, 1775) for Havana, Cuba, was determined to reduce pets' public health risks. The prevalence value was calculated from the reports in “José Luis Callejas” Veterinary Clinic from Centro Habana municipality from 2014 to 2016 of assisted cats in that clinic from 2016 to 2018. 49.1 % of the investigated cats were positive for PGI. The prevalence of PGI in a domestic cat from 2014 to 2018 was 3.0 and 0.23 %, according to the feline population that attend the clinic (examine rate). The prevalence of PGI was also according to the official amount of domestic cats from 2014 to 2018 in Havana city by the Cuban Veterinary Authority. Entamoeba sp., Isospora sp., Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara sp., Dipylidium caninum (Linnaeus, 1758) Leuckart, 1863 and Trichuris felis (Diesing, 1851) Diaz-Ungria, ...

The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (PGI) in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus Schreber, 1775) for Havana, Cuba, was determined to reduce pets' public health risks. The prevalence value was calculated from the reports in “José Luis Callejas” Veterinary Clinic from Centro Habana municipality from 2014 to 2016 of assisted cats in that clinic from 2016 to 2018. 49.1 % of the investigated cats were positive for PGI. The prevalence of PGI in a domestic cat from 2014 to 2018 was 3.0 and 0.23 %, according to the feline population that attend the clinic (examine rate). The prevalence of PGI was also according to the official amount of domestic cats from 2014 to 2018 in Havana city by the Cuban Veterinary Authority. Entamoeba sp., Isospora sp., Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara sp., Dipylidium caninum (Linnaeus, 1758) Leuckart, 1863 and Trichuris felis (Diesing, 1851) Diaz-Ungria, ...

The veterinary medicine service comprises the set of preventive, assistance and veterinary health activities and measures aimed at guaranteeing the health of animals, as well as guaranteeing the health and welfare of humans in the country, according to Decree Law No. 137/1993 on Veterinary Medicine from Cuba. The research shows how in the “Mascolive” Veterinary Clinic observes national and international legislation in its services, contributing to the protection of animal and public health in the municipality of Playa and other municipalities of Havana. In its assistance, preventive activities, training of tutors and the community, and interrelation with public health authorities, education and the general public, “Mascolive” contributes to reduce the risks of zoonoses in the human-animal-environment interface, to prevent and control diseases and to reduce antimicrobial resistanc...