Parasitology

Vector-borne parasitic diseases are pushing the boundaries of their traditionally endemic regions. A panel of clinicians explains what you need to know.

New offerings will support earlier diagnosis, preventive care, and intervention for flea tapeworms, kidney disease, and zoonotic infections.

Joseph Snock, DVM, an emergency room veterinarian from Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, touches on the uptick in flea cases he is noticing and how better to communicate adherence with clients

The panel discusses what flea, tick, and heartworm preventives they each prefer and how to get staff buy-in to help recommend it to clients.

The panel discusses what flea, tick, and heartworm preventives they each prefer and how to get staff buy-in to help recommend it to clients.

Prevention strategies can help protect dogs from infection with resistant strains

The panel discusses their personal strategies for increasing client compliance with parasitic preventives for flea, tick, heartworm, and more.

There has been a spike in the past decade of ticks and tick-borne diseases, but what is causing the increase?

Veterinary staff should be encouraged to start the conversation about parasite prevention early.

The group discusses possible causes behind the steadily growing endemic regions for Lyme disease and other vector-borne diseases

Beekeepers have already observed mite resistance to synthetic acaricides.

The panel discusses the results of the DOGPARCS study and its implications for parasitic dangers at dog parks and doggy day care

As vector-borne parasitic diseases are on the rise, a panel of clinicians explores the latest parasitic trends and preventive strategies.

Treatment, travel, and receiving are challenging but achievable with a coordinated, detailed plan

A personal account and cautionary tale for pet owners whose felines “never go outside”

In light of Easter approaching, this Pet Poison Helpline Toxin Tails installment features a rabbit and highlights a warning for all pet parents.

In an interview with dvm360®, Ellen Bishai, DVM, PhD, shares the story of her own cat's ordeal with heartworm disease and makes the case for heartworm prevention in cats.

Here's our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

This article is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

Heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis all pose increased threats in many areas nationwide this year.

Put your parasitology chops to the test with these 11 questions. 

Vetoquinol's Imoxi is used for broad spectrum protection against fleas, heartworm, and intestinal parasites.

Take a closer look at these informative articles covering the latest research surrounding the management and prevention of VBDs in humans and animals alike.

The combination treatment by Zoetis, Simparica Trio, kills deer ticks, blocking the pathogen that causes Lyme disease in dogs

During an interview with dvm360® veterinary technician Walter Brown explained how veterinary professionals can help their clients identify signs of sepsis in their pets'.

Brian H. Herrin, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explained how acaricidal treatments can help prevent tick-borne diseases at your practice.

This international movement is making strides in elevating disease prevention, surveillance, monitoring, control, and mitigation. Here is how.

In an interview with dvm360®, Brian H. Herrin, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shared a few resources veterinarians can access when talking to clients about specific tick-borne diseases often found in their geographic location.

In a recent interview with dvm360, Beckie Mossor, RVT, shed light on the variety of challenges veterinary technicians face when broaching parasite prevention with pet parents.

During an interview at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Dr Brian H. Herrin reviewed warning several signs that may appear in patients with tick-borne illnesses.