Parasitology

Study examines effects of topical repellent-insecticide plus oral heartworm preventive on development of heartworm disease.

Richard E. Goldstein, will serve on the Scientific Advisory Board as its only veterinarian.

Both fluralaner and afoxolaner completely eliminated flea infestations on dogs in a field trial in Florida during the summer of 2015.

"I've got all day!" said no veterinary professional, ever. So we bring you this collection of time-saving techniques, tips, tools and other treats for better client communication, better patient care and a better bottom line.

Put parasite woes to rest with these client education and communication tips, as well as a few ideas to make those fecal exams stink less. Literally.

Emergency veterinary team in Portland, Oregon, diagnoses tick paralysis just before dog is put down.

The need for parasite prevention might be clear as day for you, but some veterinary clients may still be left in the dark. Shed some light on the subject and get your patients the protection they need.

New technology allows in the field quantification of parasite burden so you can get on with treatment.

Learn more about the group of veterinary practitioners and parasite researchers who recently gathered to discuss the problem of heartworm disease in dogs and a new multimodal solution.

Veterinarians diligently recommend and prescribe heartworm preventives to control heartworm disease. Yet, heartworm infection is an ever-increasing problem. Because mosquitoes are the only known vector of Dirofilaria immitis, controlling mosquitoes through the use of an insecticide like Vectra 3D should help control heartworm transmission much in the same way that targeting vectors has been used successfully to control vector-transmitted diseases in people.

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No more excuses: Our experts examine your top three exam-room battles and offer tips to get you better resultsreally.

A second helping of parasitic factoids to ponder when you've got the itch.

AHS announces the hottest topics on tap for the 15th Triennial Heartworm Symposium scheduled for September in New Orleans.

Veterinary medicine is tough, but grooming aint easy either. Make your favorite veterinary team members life a little easier with one (or all) of these new items.

32 people are receiving post-exposure treatment as a precaution.

Convincing clients to invest in flea preventives BEFORE they spy a flea can be a touchy subject. Prevent the conversation from becoming too prickly with this handout.

Reach out to a veterinary client's curious inner child to maintain attention during flea, tick and heartworm prevention talks.

A study featuring the most recently added isoxazoline compound, sarolaner, adds to a series of veterinary research showing efficacy of this drug class in treating this mangy problem.

Does anything really bother these doctors of disgustingness?

A new study investigates whether repelling mosquitoes may make a difference in the heartworm disease transmission cycle.

Although the level of invasion is down drastically compared with the past, we've yet to conquer this tiny foe. Once more unto the breach, troops!

Proudly display this poster to prompt your veterinary clients to ask about the array of flea preventives you offer.

Are your veterinary clients not buying flea preventives to protect their pets? You don't have to buy their excuses.

Take a page out of this veterinary clinics book and let your lobby do the talking when it comes to flea control.