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Article History

Received: 3 April 2025

Accepted: 9 June 2025

First Online: 5 July 2025

Declarations

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: This research was carried out in collaboration with ESCCAP and several Ukrainian NGOs, as part of a comprehensive national initiative targeting the sterilization and vaccination of stray animals, which also includes parasitological examinations. All analyses were performed on residual blood samples collected during routine checkups and diagnostic procedures. As per the Resolution on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational Purposes (15 January 2015) [], no ethical approval or license was required for this study. Due to the absence of formal owners, written informed consent was not obtained. However, caregivers of the animals and/or the directors of local shelters were informed about the results of Dirofilaria/Acanthocheilonema testing. Additionally, veterinarians were provided with comprehensive information to facilitate the implementation of appropriate treatment for infected dogs. The manuscript adheres to the recommendations in the ARRIVE guidelines [].

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.