Funding for this research was provided by:
Italian Ministero dell’Istruzione, Università e Ricerca
Article History
Received: 6 February 2018
Accepted: 13 September 2018
First Online: 11 October 2018
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: This study analysed samples collected in a previous investigation that had been performed in accordance with the guidelines for the care and use of animals of the Department of Veterinary Science of the University of Turin. The use of the samples followed an informed consent that was obtained from the dog owners.
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