Parasitology

Equine veterinarians can educate horse owners and farm managers about the risk of using a same-old, same-old approach to dewormingand offer a custom approach for each farm.

The cat, which had history of heartworm disease, presented with rear leg lameness.

Researchers have found that the chance of finding a tick on someone in your household doubles if you own a dog or cat, potentially increasing the risk for tickborne disease transmission among people.

These minuscule beasties can wreak havoc across animal species (and your veterinary clients, too). Here are tips to stop 'em.

Powassan doesn't affect pets (at least that we know of yet), but the rest of us need to remain vigilant about ticks for our own sake, says CVC educator Dr. Richard Gerhold.

Pat Smith, president of the Lyme Disease Association, says the growing spread of Lyme disease has made it imperative for the veterinary community and human medical community to collaborate.

Expert insight on the number of cases and trends of heartworm disease throughout the United States, plus tips for improving client compliance with preventive medicines.

Are modern flea control products ineffective? A review of recent research answers this important question.

Could topical treatment with moxidectin/imidacloprid plus oral doxycycline be a viable alternative to the melarsomine protocol in treating heartworm disease?

Pat Smith, president of the Lyme Disease Association, explains how the Companion Animal Parasite Council collects data on the prevalence of certain parasites in the U.S. and Canada.

A recent study has found that hundreds of thousands of cats in the United States are likely infected with heartworms—and that may be a low estimate.

Ticks are expanding in number and geographic distribution across the United States. Here’s how veterinarians can help protect people and pets from tick-borne disease.

Pat Smith, president of the Lyme Disease Association, explains the importance of collaboration between the veterinary and human health care communities to better understand and track Lyme disease throughout the country.

Sure, clients can get confused about vector transmission or a preventives method of action, but have you ever been fooled? Veterinary parasitologist Richard Gerhold dispels some common misconceptions.

Weve collected some of the best veterinary dermatology hacks and work-arounds on dvm360.com in the past few years. They touch on dermatology, oncology, parasitology, client education and more. Steal at will.

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With these two diseases growing both beyond and within their endemic bounds, CAPC hopes veterinarians use the predictions to encourage prevention and testing.

These mites cause hair loss, red skin, scabbing and lots of itching and scratching for your veterinary clients' dogs. Tell 'em all about it with this PDF handout.

Researchers in heartworm-endemic Taiwan tested the correlation between exposure to heartworm and the presence of clinical signs of lower airway/lung disease in some cats.

Diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease remain equally controversial in dogs and people. Here, infectious disease specialists offer insight and perspective on this confounding disease.

And carried with them is the threat of heartworm disease for veterinary patients.

OK, maybe that's strong language. But parasites are on pet owners' minds, and for the health of your patients and business, they should be on yours, says this multi-practice owner.

Dont feel bad if youre not sure, veterinarians. Tick-borne disease is a pain, says this CVC educator, and nobody really feels like they know what theyre doing. Now dive in for his crash course to get over that hump

Weve combed (see what we did there?) through our archive to bring you the best reader-submitted tips to combat fleas.

You mite as well read up, because veterinary dermatologist Dr. Allison Kirby says a lot has changed in the past six years.

Veterinary cardiology specialist Dr. Matthew Miller explains the benefits and limitations of using mosquito repellents.

The United States is already seeing a major increase in the number of Lyme disease cases in both humans and dogs this year. Researchers believe mice may be behind this influx of infections.

Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.

Dr. Byron Blagburn lays out the basics for practicing veterinariansif you suspect heartworm infection but get a negative antigen result, consider heat-treating the sample.

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