Parasitology

The ABCs of preventatives in dogs and cats

Both fluralaner topical solution (Bravecto) and fluralaner and moxidectin topical solution (Bravecto Plus) are now indicated for the treatment and control of Asian longhorned tick infestations in cats.

Lack of vaccinations, awareness, and other factors causing the landscape of leptospirosis to continue to evolve

How client education can help overcome vaccine hesitancy

The group discusses strategies involving leptospirosis vaccines

The panel discusses leptospirosis and the complex relationship between specific serovars and the host

Owners, rescue staff, and veterinarians must make special considerations during transport and adoption of dogs infected with heartworms

Although the summer months are upon us and ticks have become more of a threat, tick preventives must be used every time of year

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

Plus, endangered chimpanzee at OKC Zoo is expecting and more

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

What pet parents can do to stay informed about parasitic prevention, plus the high cost of treatment vs prevention.

What pet parents can do to stay informed about parasitic prevention, plus the high cost of treatment vs prevention.

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 group examines the concept of 360 parasite protection and what to do when clients do not follow recommendations.

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.