intestinal parasites in dogs and cats from the district of évora, portugal. | intestinal parasites, both helminths and protozoa, are commonly found in domestic animals, and the possible transmission of enteric parasites from dogs and cats to humans may constitute a global potential health risk worldwide. in the present study, we analysed 148 stool samples from dogs (n=126) and cats (n=22) collected from animal shelters and veterinary clinics, in the district of évora, portugal. microscopic examination confirmed that giardia was the most frequent parasite in the studied po ... | 2011 | 21377803 |