Parasitology

Understanding this parasitic fly larva and the risk it may pose is the first step for preventing infestation

Data on US states with the highest infection rates for heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis is presented.

Understanding recent heartworm research will help professionals stay ahead of resistance

Echinococcus multilocularis infection is becoming more prevalent in North American wild and domestic canid species

Emerging data from a recent study reveal that the frequent misidentification of spurious parasites in canine feces may signal an elevated risk of true parasitism, emphasizing the importance of accurate fecal diagnostics.

Bad time for dogs, great time for heartworm

Valuable parasitology lessons from WVC 2025 shared by Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology; Immunology)

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares important things veterinarians should recognize regarding the surge in tick populations, and more

To mark the end of National Walk Your Pet Month, Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM shares the importance of tick control in dogs as temperatures continue to rise during the winter season

Lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets offer protection against 6 types of parasites

Jörg Mayer, DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, discusses parasite awareness and control in a dvm360 interview at the 2025 Veterinary Meeting & Expo

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares the clinical presentation, progression, and diagnostic challenges for feline patients with cytauxzoonosis

Canine whipworm infections are tricky to diagnose but preventable with proper parasite control and environmental management

During an interview with dvm360, Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares multiple vector-borne diseases and infections that can be presenting in feline patients

Indications are broadened for Zoetis products to include new protections against Asian longhorned ticks and tapeworms

Merck Animal Health's Safe-Guard Aquasol is designed to treat roundworms in backyard flocks.

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shared approaches to management of mites

Last revised in 2015, the document provides guidance for addressing underdiagnosis and undermanagement of the disease, as well as fresh data on prevention, testing and treatment

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, discusses some ways that humans can help combat diseases associated with these pathogens

How Ovacyte Pet is putting time back in the hands of veterinary staff with fully automated, digital sample analysis.

Lone star ticks, and the most effective preventatives, were covered during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some common parasitic mites were covered in a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City

Elanco's lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets (Credelio Quattro) provide a single monthly dose for protection against fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and 3 species of tapeworm.

Bats are known carriers of a number of zoonotic diseases, but a recent study found no presence of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi

Don’t miss these 3 articles covering recent developments in veterinary parasitology

A veterinarian shares tips for dealing with common mosquito-borne illnesses in horses

Mitigating fear, anxiety, and stress in isolated or quarantined canines

An experimental vaccine that protects against Deformed Wing Virus-B has showed promise in studies

The preventive therapy is the first-ever proven against bovine anaplasmosis, which costs the global cattle industry $1 billion, annually.

A Hebrew University Study found a vulnerability in bacteria essential to certain parasite reproduction