Parasitology

Dr. Michael Paul helps you compete in a new arena of competition.

Athens, Ga. - A researcher in the University of Georgia's Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases says he is closing in on a vaccine for pets that could slow the spread of Chagas disease in people and animals.

Make sure parasites have no place on your veterinary patients.

Get answers to your questions about this form of ehrlichiosis.

On May 31, 2010, a 2-year-old 27-kg neutered male mixed-breed dog was presented to the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital's Community Practice clinic for progressive lethargy and difficulty walking of about 4 days' duration.

In many parts of the United States, infection of dogs with the pathogen Ehrlichia ewingii is far more common than infection with the better-known Ehrlichia canis.

Yardley, Pa.--Velcera's FidoPharm is unveiling a canine generic heartworm preventive today, and it will be available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies.

National Report - Populations of Ixodes scapularis, or black-legged ticks-a carrier of Lyme disease-have been historically scarce in states like Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

When veterinary clients bury their heads in the sand, they miss important recommendations. Here's how to get their attention.

It's vital to explain the symptoms and risks of heartworm disease to clients in endemic areas.

Read the updated heartworm guidelines and find out about the new AHS initiative.

People need to hear information multiple times before they understand your message. Here are nine ways to ensure clients appreciate the importance of fecal exams.

It's important for team members to play a part in educating clients about intestinal parasites.

The veterinary staff at Tampa Palms Animal Hospital captured images of two adult hookworms using an iPhone.

Bel Air, Md. - The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) believes revamping its parasite prevalence maps with real-time, localized information can help practitioners drive pet owners back into their clinics and reclaim their position as the experts on animal health.

Here's how to resist flea resistance.

Are these three emerging parasites on your radar?

Parasites have always existed, but owner awareness has greatly increased as the human-animal bond has expanded.

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Gainesville, Fla. -- Veterinarians at the University of Florida say they can perform surgical removal of heartworms in severe cases.

Learn about these important issues associated with canine heartworm disease.

Veterinary clients are often in the dark about the risk ticks present for their pets. Use these tips to tackle tough tick talks, region by region.

Most parasitologic diagnoses are straightforward, but there are several situations where making diagnosis of parasitic infection or disease is more difficult and potentially confusing.

The challenging area of heartworm prevention and control has become even more challenging in the past few years as new information becomes available.

Giardia and Isospora spp coccidia are the protozoan parasites encountered most frequently in small animals.

Traditional livestock species are becoming more popular in suburban and semi-rural areas where small animal clients may own several acres of land and in municipalities that are becoming more lenient with restrictions on livestock and poultry.

In recent years, concern about the zoonotic potential of parasites encountered in small animal practice has risen substantially.

Ticks are increasing in importance in small animal practice because of their ability to cause irritation and tick paralysis and because they vector several diseases.

At a minimum, veterinary practices should be able to perform in-house diagnostic tests for heartworm infection and detection of parasites in fecal samples.

In addition to the common parasitic infections encountered frequently in practice, veterinarians need to be alert for the occasional parasite new to you because it typically is limited to other parts of the US or the world.