Worm infestations in dogs’ poses a major menace to pet owners as of them are also related with numerous zoonoses. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in descript dogs and non-descript dogs breeds being reared by owner’s of Kumaon Tarai of Uttarakhand between April 2011 to March 2016. A total of 342 faecal samples from were examined by parasitological concentration techniques. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was 46.49% (159). Ancylostoma caninum (22.13%), Trichuris vulpis (15.09%), Giardia duodenlis (22.03%) and 32 cases were of different other intestinal parasites identified in canine faecal samples presented to Veterinary Hospital, Pantnagar; indicating an important faecal contamination of the investigated area. There was a significant difference observed between the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and the kind of dog breed. However, non- descript dogs were associated with a higher risk of infection as well as those between age group of 1-5 years age. The findings may be a bench mark in the formulating effective prevention and control. Appropriate public health education for dog’s owners is necessary to reduce the risks of zoonoses.
