Ticks and associated pathogens recovered from dogs and cats during a longitudinal collection study at veterinary practices in France

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the risk of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in dogs and cats in France.
• Longitudinal collection of ticks from dogs and cats at veterinary practices
• Identification of ticks and associated pathogens
• Assessment of infection rates including mono- and coinfections
• Ticks pose a year-round risk to dogs and cats in France
• High frequencies of tick-borne pathogens found as mono- or coinfections
• Findings highlight the need for improved tick control recommendations