Parasitology

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.

Aaaaah! Ma'am! Put your panties back on!

On the veterinary calendar we mark the changing of seasons in some very special ways.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains how his canine Lyme disease vaccine, VANGUARD crLyme, is different from other vaccines on the market.

Despite the ubiquity of big-box-store loss-leader promotions, there is a future for flea, tick and heartworm preventive sales in your veterinary practice.

Give brave pet owners this handout for tackling tick infestations on their pets at home.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, disagrees with the idea that dogs don’t show clinical symptoms of Lyme disease because he says the symptoms are just not outwardly obvious.