TABLE 1.
Published records of vector-borne diseases of companion dogs and cats in Namibia.
| Pathogen | First recorded presence | Number animals tested or reported | Dates of reporting | Sampling area | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirofilaria repens | 1994 | 2 cats and 8 dogs | 1994–2008 | Central Namibia | Schwan (2009) |
| 5 dogs | 2011 | Windhoek | Noden et al. (2011) | ||
| Acanthocheilonema dracunculoides | 1992 | 4 dogs | 1992–2003 | Windhoek | Schwan and Schroter (2006) |
| Babesia vogeli | 2004 | 600 dogs | 2004 | Central Namibia | Stuben (2004) |
| 1 dog | 2011 | Windhoek | Noden et al. (2011) | ||
| Hepatozoon canis | 2011 | 1 dog | 2011 | Windhoek | Noden et al. (2011) |
| Ehrlichia canis | 2004 | 600 dogs | 2004 | Central Namibia | Stuben (2004) |
| 106 dogs | 2005 | Windhoek | Manyarara et al. (2015) |
Note: Please see the full reference list of the article, Noden, B.H. & Soni, M., 2015, ‘Vector-borne diseases of small companion animals in Namibia: Literature review, knowledge gaps and opportunity for a One Health approach’, Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 86(1), Art. #1307, 7 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jsava.v86i1.1307, for more information.