Parasitology

With heartworm infections on the rise, researchers from the University of Liverpool have identified two immunosuppressive proteins in Dirofilaria immitis as potential targets for a novel vaccine.

According to the findings of a new study, the rise and spread of resistant Ancylostoma caninum isn’t just bad news for dogs. It may be a sign of what’s to come for human hookworm infections as well.

Three studies evaluate the efficacy and safety of Simparica Trio against canine flea and tick infestations in both laboratory and natural conditions.

U.K. researchers are looking to determine whether the proteins that allow filarial parasites to establish infections will have similar protective effects in dogs.

When it comes to heartworms, cats may be overlooked but they’re certainly not immune. Here’s what you need to know about feline heartworm disease.

Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats provides protection against some of the most common internal and external parasites.

This succinct review of equine internal parasite control measures reflects modern strategies now in place to reduce development of resistance.

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Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.

Matters of the heart can get tricky. That’s why we’ve developed a host of tools to help you get a handle on heartworm disease in dogs and cats. (With an educational grant provided by Bayer)

Your clients might question the need for annual heartworm testing if their dog has been on a preventive throughout the year. Now you can give them the answers easily.

Give your clients the facts about the damage heartworm disease can do not only to their pet’s health but also to their pocketbook.

Heartworm disease prevention and annual testing are a must for dogs and cats across the United States, says Dr. Stephen Jones. Here’s why.

Why cats shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to routine heartworm testing.

With warmer months on the horizon, veterinary practices need to keep heartworm prevention top of mind, even as the current pandemic rages on.

A veterinary dermatologist outlines the latest in flea and tick control products—and how to choose what’s best for your patients.

Fleas have a supersonic life cycle and fireball breeding power, but many veterinary clients don’t grasp the behemoth problems these arthropodal dynamos can create. That’s where you come in.

A flagship study details tick infestations in pet dogs and cats in the United States.

This mispronunciation may elicit giggles, but our clients may actually be onto something. Here’s why veterinarians might want to turn up the heat on heartworm tests.

This independent organization is at the forefront of heartworm disease monitoring.

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Talking about fleas and other parasites with your veterinary clients can be exasperating when your advice goes unheeded, but veterinarian Jessica Stroupe finds humor in her frustration about what she calls "flea denial."

The American Heartworm Society is asking veterinarians to share heartworm incidence information from veterinary hospitals, with nationwide results to be shared in April.

This new parasite preventive enables veterinarians to offer clients a more affordable option to help protect their pets year-round.