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The body surfaces of the dogs were inspected for ectoparasites, including ticks, mites, lice and fleas. These parasites were directly removed from the skin of the examined dogs for identification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Results showed that among the 138 dogs examined, 54 (39.13%) hosted external parasites. Of these, 26 (48.14%) were affected by ticks, 15 (27.77%) by mites, 9 (16.66%) by fleas and 4(7.40%) by lice. A significant difference in prevalence was observed based on the sex and age of the dogs (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05). The highest incidence of external parasite infestation occurred during the spring season.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings indicate a notable prevalence of ectoparasites among dogs in Isfahan County. 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