Parasitology

Having a solid understanding of the heartworm life cycle, and the damage this disease can do, is the first step in getting pet owners on the right track with treatment.

Heartworm disease is accompanied by few, if any, clinical signs, so proper diagnostic testing is a must. Here's the 411 for veterinary professionals on which tests to use (and why), including the best tests for cats.

The animal health company looks to raise awareness among pet owners about skin disease in dogs and cats and to encourage veterinary hospitals to initiate client discussions about itch behavior.

You've got the fundamentals of heartworm disease down, with a good grasp of the diagnostics, but treatment can be tricky. Here are the tactics recommended by veterinary experts, plus less extensive and less expensive alternatives.

Veterinary professionals beware: tick-borne diseases are on the rise in both humans and animals. Brush up on identifying ticks, diagnosing the diseases they transmit, and treating and preventing them from spreading.

Heartworm disease is affecting more dogs and cats in more parts of the country than ever, in part due to the long-distance transport of shelter animals. Here's what you need to know to educate your veterinary clients.

Its a well-known fact in the veterinary world: Ticks can survive the cold. But pet owners may not realize thator may just flat out not believe you. Heres a quick fix to get them on your side.

Injectable heartworm preventive is approved for dogs 12 months of age and older and provides 12 months of protection.

According to new research, regular veterinary testing of canine seroprevalence shows where people are at highest risk of tick-borne disease.

A team from Glasgow University has discovered a new species of bacterial pathogen that could help veterinary teams treat nematode infestation in animals.

Maybe its just a feeling in your gut, but are you seeing more intestinal parasite cases in veterinary practice? Fetch dvm360 educator Dr. Richard Gerhold shares a few strange or disturbing happenings with these pet scourges.

Submit ticks you find your veterinary patients and in return, get information on tick risk in your areaall thanks to the Show Us Your Ticks project.

Controlling parasites protects the human-animal bond, ensuring that fleas, ticks and internal parasites don't come between pets and their owners while also protecting pet and public health.

Southeast, Atlantic Coast and Midwest are of particular concern for veterinary parasites this year.

The heartworm disease landscape isn't what it used to be, which is why its so important for the veterinary field to get on the same updated page and prioritize prevention for cats.

The next chapter of this handy tool is ready to worm its way into your daily veterinary practice life.

Controversial government research has come to a grinding halt, thanks to a watchdog group.

Explain to clients that Lyme disease can be prevented with tick parasiticides and treated if caught early. This handout with information from the AVMA covers the basics.

In this free CE webinar, discover why there is such a seeming disconnect with dog owners about heartworm prevention and learn how you can increase client compliance in your practice.

Are you nailing the jargon-free, informative conversation about parasite preventives, parasite-related disease and the options to buy preventives in stores and online? Don't miss a chance to offer veterinary clients the reasons to buy the stuff from your hospital or internet pharmacy.

With its monthly Top 10 Cities Heartworm Report, CAPC hopes to spread awareness of the growing threat of heartworm disease and prompt conversations in the clinic about the importance of year-round preventives and annual testing.

Do the words "heartworm preventative," "veterinary clients" and "compliance" make you cringe? We have a little something to make you laugh (and perhaps ease your pain).

This toolkit delivers team training, free client handouts, exam room education strategies and more, all designed to make it as easy as possible for veterinarians and their teams to discuss heartworm disease with clients and promote year-round prevention in dogs and cats. (With an educational grant provided by Zoetis)

Researchers predict widespread invasion of a tick species in the United States and neighboring countries, posing a significant threat to public health and livestock.

Immunizing mice via vaccine-laced food may slow the spread of Lyme disease in humans and animals, experts say.

Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.

The clinical team in the exam room tells a veterinary client all about parasite preventives. But the client may ask anybody in the hospital, including receptionists, Do I really need to shell out money for this? Is everyone armed for the conversation?

These parasites are busy, veterinarian says.

Need a shot in the arm when it comes to talking to clients about fleas and ticksor some new ideas for boosting these products business value to your veterinary practice? Start here.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.