Parasitology

Emerging data from a recent study reveal that the frequent misidentification of spurious parasites in canine feces may signal an elevated risk of true parasitism, emphasizing the importance of accurate fecal diagnostics.

Bad time for dogs, great time for heartworm.

Valuable parasitology lessons from WVC 2025 shared by Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology; Immunology).

Casey Locklear, DVM, discussed Credelio Quattro chewable tablets in a dvm360 interview.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, discusses what diagnostic tests should be used for tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms in dogs

Casey Locklear, DVM, discusses Elanco's new product Credelio Quattro, which will be featured at WVC 2025

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares the most important control strategy for protecting dogs against parasites

With screwworms advancing northward into Mexico, veterinarians must prepare for the possibility of widespread infestations

During this interview with dvm360, Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shares some of the common misconceptions she hears surrounding feline heartworm prevention

Jenifer Sheehy, DVM, BCPA, presented new research on heartworm surveillance at the 2025 VMX event, and discussed study insights in an interview with dvm360.

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares important things veterinarians should recognize regarding the surge in tick populations, and more

To mark the end of National Walk Your Pet Month, Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM shares the importance of tick control in dogs as temperatures continue to rise during the winter season

Lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets offer protection against 6 types of parasites

Jörg Mayer, DVM, MS, DABVP, DECZM, DACZM, discusses parasite awareness and control in a dvm360 interview at the 2025 Veterinary Meeting & Expo

Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares the clinical presentation, progression, and diagnostic challenges for feline patients with cytauxzoonosis

Canine whipworm infections are tricky to diagnose but preventable with proper parasite control and environmental management

During an interview with dvm360, Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) shares multiple vector-borne diseases and infections that can be presenting in feline patients

Indications are broadened for Zoetis products to include new protections against Asian longhorned ticks and tapeworms

Merck Animal Health's Safe-Guard Aquasol is designed to treat roundworms in backyard flocks.

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shared approaches to management of mites

Last revised in 2015, the document provides guidance for addressing underdiagnosis and undermanagement of the disease, as well as fresh data on prevention, testing and treatment

Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), associate professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, discusses some ways that humans can help combat diseases associated with these pathogens

How Ovacyte Pet is putting time back in the hands of veterinary staff with fully automated, digital sample analysis.

Lone star ticks, and the most effective preventatives, were covered during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some common parasitic mites were covered in a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City