Parasitology

With CAPC’s county-level forecasting, veterinary teams can tailor their conversations, helping pet owners see the risks in their own backyards—and take action.

Recent research suggests that Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may also trigger alpha-gal syndrome, broadening the geographic risk for this potentially life-threatening meat allergy.

The conference’s 2 keynote sessions feature career inspiration and clinical insights to put into practice

“Some tick species even thrive when it's cooler or colder...and actually hibernate when it gets too warm outside,” Kathryn E. Reif, PhD, MSPH, said during her Fetch dvm360 Conference session in Nashville, Tennessee.

Learn more on heartworm in feline patients, plus what has been updated in the American Heartworm Society guidelines on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360.

The agreement also ensures ports remain open to livestock imports

Zoetis launched the campaign following updated American Association of Equine Practitioners Internal Parasite Control Guidelines that emphasize growing anthelmintic resistance

The economic impact is estimated to surpass $600 million in honey production, pollination income, and costs to replace colonies

This year’s forecast highlights expanding risk of Lyme, Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis based on 10 million diagnostics tests reported every year

Understanding this parasitic fly larva and the risk it may pose is the first step for preventing infestation

Data on US states with the highest infection rates for heartworm, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis are presented.

Understanding recent heartworm research will help professionals stay ahead of resistance

Echinococcus multilocularis infection is becoming more prevalent in North American wild and domestic canid species

Emerging data from a recent study reveal that the frequent misidentification of spurious parasites in canine feces may signal an elevated risk of true parasitism, emphasizing the importance of accurate fecal diagnostics.

Bad time for dogs, great time for heartworm.

Valuable parasitology lessons from WVC 2025 shared by Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology; Immunology).

With screwworms advancing northward into Mexico, veterinarians must prepare for the possibility of widespread infestations

During this interview with dvm360, Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shares some of the common misconceptions she hears surrounding feline heartworm prevention

Jenifer Sheehy, DVM, BCPA, presented new research on heartworm surveillance at the 2025 VMX event, and discussed study insights in an interview with dvm360.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares important things veterinarians should recognize regarding the surge in tick populations, and more

To mark the end of National Walk Your Pet Month, Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM shares the importance of tick control in dogs as temperatures continue to rise during the winter season

Lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets offer protection against 6 types of parasites

Jörg Mayer, DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, discusses parasite awareness and control in a dvm360 interview at the 2025 Veterinary Meeting & Expo

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares the clinical presentation, progression, and diagnostic challenges for feline patients with cytauxzoonosis