Parasitology

It's a bird, it's a plane-it's a tick?Have you heard people say the ticks were falling from the trees? Watch as Dr. Susan Little discusses where to expect questing ticks.

The Gulf Coast tick vector of Hepatozoon americanumAmblyomma maculatum may be called the Gulf Coast tick, but its name hasn't stopped it from moving to interior states and the east coast. In this video Dr. Mike Dryden also shares the interesting (and a little bizarre) life cycle of Hepatozoon americanum.

Antigen testing can result in a false negative.Are you seeing patients you are sure have heartworm infections, but they are testing negative? Dr. Susan Little explains what might be going on – and what can be done about it.

Communicate dangers and protect against vectors with this useful tool.The Companion Animal Parasite Council iPad app Make talking to clients about parasites easy and fun. Watch as Cathy Michaelson, Business Manager at Aumsville Animal Clinic, describes how they use this tool in their clinic to help communicate the dangers of vectors as well as how to protect.

Return to veterinary market comes after product inconsistency issues in 2013.Virbac is reintroducing Iverhart Plus (ivermectin-pyrantel) Flavored Chewables to the veterinary market after potency and shelf life issues prompted a voluntary recall and withdrawal of the product in 2013.

Parasitologist Dr. Michael W. Dryden addresses the distinction between initial speed of kill and residual speed of kill of flea adulticides; he explains the latter's importance in successful flea control in the household.

Parasitology expert Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, shares which species of wildlife are a threat to the pets in your clients' backyards.

Parasitology expert Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, discusses the tricky conversation you have to have with pet owners to help them understand the flea life cycle?and get a handle on the situation at home.

Using the Companion Animal Parasite Council Prevalence Maps.

The American dog tick is the primary vector for several diseases

Get the most out of these powerful tools.

The lowdown on parasite myths

Veterinary Medicine editor Mindy Valcarcel details the latest parasitology resources available through dvm360's exclusive partnership with the Companion Animal Parasite Council.

Changes in parasite biology have inspired the AAEP to reevaluate its control protocols. The following summarizes its new guidelines and details practical recommendations veterinarians can implement.

No ticks on cats? Uh huh ... Now, here are the facts.

The CAPC Forecast Maps -- a client education tool for your clinic.

The CAPC Parasite Forecast Maps track millions of data points and factors such as temperature, elevations, precipitation, and population density to predict the risk of vector-borne diseases. This update on anaplasmosis give you the key findings.

Annual parasite forecast maps can help you plan your strategy for addressing vector borne disease.

The Lone Star tick is expanding its range and the risk for vector-borne diseases.

Annual veterinary report on the state of pet health calls increases in FIV and Lyme disease 'staggering.'

Veterinary parasitologists, practitioners discuss the latest on diagnostics, differentials and incidence rates.

Year-round prevention continues to be strong recommendation.

Use this client handout to teach pet owners about the risks of parasites for indoor-only cats.

When I offer our practice's recommendations for parasite prevention, owners often ignore our advice, saying, "My cat doesn't go outside." What can I say to educate these pet owners and protect the health of these cats?

Parasite seems dependent on this bacteria for survival, reproduction.

Stop the clock for vital flea and tick discussions with clients. Consider these six client personalities and take time to offer the best responses to pet owners' parasite concerns.

Embed this video on your veterinary practice website to attract visitors-and keep pets healthy when it comes to fleas and ticks.

Use this handout to talk to veterinary clients about simple landscaping techniques they can use to make their backyards safer for pets.

Company hopes NexGard will help veterinarians see boost in compliance.

Resistance acknowledged; new veterinary testing methods recommended.