Scholar’s Advances in Animal and Veterinary Research, 2(3): 177-188 ISSN (p): 2409-5281 ISSN (e): 2410-1540 http://www.mrscholar.com Research Article An Elucidation of Ecoepidemiological Aspects of Ectoparasites Infesting Selected Dog Population of Punjab, Pakistan Junaid Ashraf and Muhammad Sohail Sajid * Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan * Corresponding Author: drsohailuaf@hotmail.com ARTICLE HISTORY Received: May 17, 2015 Revised: July 18, 2015 Accepted: July 29, 2015 Key Words Prevalence Risk factors Dog Ectoparasites Faisalabad A B S T R A C T A cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the epidemiological aspects of ectoparasites in dog population of district Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. The overall prevalence of ectoparasites in dogs of study area was recorded 56.75% (681/1200). Among various ectoparasites, fleas were found predominant (16.3%; 196/1200; P<0.05) in comparison with ticks (14.33%; 172/1200), lice (11.3%; 136/1200), flies (7.66%; 92/1200) and mites (7.0%; 85/1200). Among the identified species of ectoparasites, 5 were arachnids (Rhipiephalus (R.) sanguineus, Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum, R. microplus, Sarcoptes scabei and Demodex canis) and 5 were insects (Ctenocepahlides (Ct). canis, Ct. felis, Trichodectes canis, Linognathus setosus and Stomoxys calcitrans). Age, sex and breed of host were not found associated (P>0.05) with the prevalence of ectoparasites. The prevalence of ectoparasites was found significantly higher in rural areas (61.83%) as compared to the urban areas (38.16%). According to site of infestation, highest rate was observed at ear (24%) followed in order by neck (17%), back (11%), abdomen (9%), foreleg (7%), hind leg (6%), shoulder (5%), genital All copyright reserved to Mr.Scholar To Cite This Article: Ashraf, J. and M.S. Sajid * , 2015. An elucidation of ecoepidemiological aspects of ectoparasites infesting selected dog population of Punjab, Pakistan. Scholar’s Adv. Anim. Vet. Res., 2(3): 177-188. 177