Parasitology

The 2 drugs from Elanco now offer protection from emerging tick species and aid in the prevention of Lyme disease in canines.

The authorization is the first of its kind for dogs, as health officials track New World screwworm cases near the US-Mexico border.

This is the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick in the state.

These diagnostic tools were developed by MiDOG Animal Diagnostics and the Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology in Nebraska.

What if a breath is all it took to detect a parasite? Global Innovative Platforms recently completed a study of a potential solution.

The long-lasting injection was first cleared in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Most adult screwworms travel less than 10 miles to find a host. The greater risk comes from the movement of cattle, deer, and other hosts, explained Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, in this Vet Watch update.

Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, FFCV, discusses the most concerning infectious disease and parasites for which protective treatments are available, in a dvm360 interview.

The case is the closest the parasite has come to the US during the current outbreak.

Elanco Animal Health is pursuing international approvals for a parasite protection therapy and a dermatology drug.

The parasiticide also treats Dermanyssus gallinae, also known as red mites.

The first human case detected in US, plus a summary of how the US is responding to New World screwworm.

Michael W. Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), delivered a keynote address focused on canine heartworm disease on day 2 of the 2025 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

The declaration allows emergency use of animal drugs not yet FDA approved for screwworm treatment.

Investigators found promise in an injectable moxidectin protocol.

Have a suspected myiasis case? Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, explains what to do, in this Vet Watch update.

On this episode of VetXChange, Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, is tackling the world of tiks with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA

Explore the rising threat of ticks to pets and humans, and discover effective prevention strategies with Credelio Quattro (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets).

Because tick-borne diseases pose a danger to patients, understanding the species from which they originate can help equip health care providers and clinics to protect their patients.

How serious of a threat is resistance to clients and patients?

From saliva to hunting strategies, ticks use a range of tactics that affect how quickly they can spread disease.

With small companion animal parasite resistance being an increasing fear, how can professionals tell the difference between resistance and reinfection?

Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, PhD, BVSc, MS, DACVM (Parasitology; Immunology), emphasizes the importance of individual case assessments for anthelmintic resistance, particularly in canine hookworms.

Megan Leavey took the stage at the 2025 AVMA Convention to talk about her life as a K9 handler in the armed forces, and her fight to adopt the dog she worked with

An overview of heartworm disease from a session by Christopher B Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) at the 2025 AVMA Convention