The First Report of Persian cat Infestations with Isospora felis in Tabriz

Subject Areas : Journal of Large Animal Clinical Science Research(JLACSR)

Received: 2021-07-11 Accepted : 2021-07-11 Published : 2010-06-22

Keywords: Cat, Oocyst, Isospora,

Abstract :

In spring 2008, during study on Persian cats to intestinal parasites in Tabriz city, feces samples were collected from two cats (2.5 month), once male and another female that they are hold in once cage in veterinary clinic. feces samples were abnormal. Samples transported to laboratory and tested by Sheather’s solution and then samples were studied by light Microscopy. Samples showed oocystes of Isospora felis. This is the first case of this infestation from Tabriz city.

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