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Abstract
This study was carried out in 11dog housing facilities (4 stray dog shelters-4private kennels -3 governmental kennels) located in Cairo and Giza Governorates. The aim of this study was to achieve the investigation and evaluation of the microclimate such as (temperature, humidity, ventilation and lighting) and the macroclimate such as (space allowance, floor, bedding and kennel design) in which the dogs are kenneled or sheltered, also to assess the hygienic level in the dog kennels, shelters through determination of the bacterial load before and after cleaning or disinfection processes, as well as to investigate the presence of intestinal parasites before and after administration of anthelmintic. The obtained results revealed that the outdoor housing temperature was higher than the recommended temperature, while the indoor housing temperature was within normal level. The RH % in both indoor and outdoor housing was in the normal level. The cleaning and disinfection caused reduction in the total bacterial count. Toxocara canis was the most common parasite in dog shelters and kennels, While Isospora was the second most common type of parasite egg detected. The least common helminthes egg was that Dipyliduim caninum. Household bleach were the common disinfectant used. The common flooring material used in the indoor floor for dogs was the concrete. Inadequate bedding was the most common criteria in all dog houses.