Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Chapter 1 General Introduction to Canine and Feline Parasitic Diseases -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Type of Intestinal Parasites -- 1.3 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention -- 1.4 Control -- 1.5 Internal Parasites -- 1.6 General Measures for the Prevention of Worm Infections -- 1.7 Anti-helminthics and Deworming Guidelines -- References -- Chapter 2 Symbiosis and Parasitism in Dogs and Cats -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Examples of Dog and Cat Parasites -- 2.2.1 Factors Predisposing Dogs and Cats to Parasitic Infections -- 2.2.2 Effect of Parasitism in Dogs and Cats and Possible Spillover Effects on Humans -- 2.2.3 Prevention of Parasitic Infections in Dogs and Cats -- 2.3 Recommendations and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Risk Factors Associated with Parasitic Diseases in Dogs and Cats -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Intrinsic Factors -- 3.3 External Factors -- 3.3.1 Management Factors -- 3.3.2 Life Style and Social Behavior