Parasitology

Consider these seven common myths clients believe about Lyme disease. Then learn how to respond to pet owners and protect their pets' health.

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.

This handout gives your veterinary team the information they need about common ticks and tips to stay on top of prevention, region by region.

Review these tips during your next team meeting to make parasite control messages stick with your veterinary clients.

Do you tell clients that their dogs' heartworm test results are negative? If so, Dr. Michael Dryden, DACVM, says veterinarians should reconsider how these results are reported to clients.

When you're fighting pets' persistent parasite problems, don't give up! Here's a look at how each team member can help:

A little disposable stemware and a large fecal sample can help detect nematode parasites.

Improved detection confirms significant threat from lone star tick, supports need for year-round tick control in dogs and cats.

How do we change the conversation with veterinary clients from the cost of parasite prevention to the value of protection?

These tests help identify affected patients but likely lead to overdiagnosis as well.

The forecast is part of an initiative to raise awareness of tick-borne illness.

Keep the creepy crawlies off furred friends-and their people-with these veterinary tips for education and effective prevention.

Do you know which dogs are at risk for leptospirosis? And do you know how to counteract misinformation about Leptospira vaccines? Learn how to help your canine patients avoid this communicable disease that's on the rise.

University of Georgia investigators warn of 'significant threat' to livestock industry.

Dr. Pete VanVranken's tip will ensure clients get what there are really asking for.

How do I protect and monitor my patients when they buy their flea, tick, heartworm, and other preventives from big-box pharmacies?

Handle fecal centrifuge tubes safely with this reader tip.

Study results implicate bacteria as a causative factor in some cases; further investigation needed.

Use your social media network to raise awareness about the pet health issues related to ticks with these tweets and posts. (Sponsored by Merck Animal Health)

Use your social media network to raise awareness about the importance of flea control with these tweets and posts. (Sponsored by Merck Animal Health)

A new treatment regimen shows promise in managing cats with this serious, often fatal infection.

Dr. Sheldon Rubin reviews the latest revised heartworm guidelines.

Consumer outreach efforts intended to drive clients to visit veterinary clinics.

South to be hardest hit, parasitologists predict.

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