Parasitology

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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Ticks can carry nasty diseases. Help your clients keep their backyards inhospitable by sharing these tips.

Vigilance is necessary for your feline as well as canine patients if you live in a tick-endemic areacytauxzoonosis and anaplasmosis can both affect cats.

Diagnosis of canine tick-related disease has been occurring with greater frequency, making knowledge of all tick-borne diseases increasingly important. This detailed overview of anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever will help you be prepared when these diseases make an appearance in your veterinary clinic.

Exploring the connections between white-footed mice, black-legged ticks and four-footed friends.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains why there has been a holdup in the development of a new human Lyme disease vaccine.

Two veterinary parasitology experts present their arguments for and against the routine use of this antibiotic in these cases.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, offering fewer choices for flea and tick control can lead to more sales and more satisfied veterinary clients.

The goal is to make sure clients are using year-round parasite prevention. What if you're unknowingly making them refuse?

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, notes that there are still many problems that researchers need to overcome in the Lyme disease field.

Looking for new ways to bring up tick preventives on your veterinary practices Facebook account? Weve got posts for that.