Parasitology

A veterinary dermatologist outlines the latest in flea and tick control products—and how to choose what’s best for your patients.

Fleas have a supersonic life cycle and fireball breeding power, but many veterinary clients don’t grasp the behemoth problems these arthropodal dynamos can create. That’s where you come in.

A flagship study details tick infestations in pet dogs and cats in the United States.

This mispronunciation may elicit giggles, but our clients may actually be onto something. Here’s why veterinarians might want to turn up the heat on heartworm tests.

This independent organization is at the forefront of heartworm disease monitoring.

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Talking about fleas and other parasites with your veterinary clients can be exasperating when your advice goes unheeded, but veterinarian Jessica Stroupe finds humor in her frustration about what she calls "flea denial."

The American Heartworm Society is asking veterinarians to share heartworm incidence information from veterinary hospitals, with nationwide results to be shared in April.

This new parasite preventive enables veterinarians to offer clients a more affordable option to help protect their pets year-round.

Well-known veterinary parasitologist discusses West Coast species, product options.

What can general practitioners say for sure about all-natural, organic veterinary parasite preventives? Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, says not much.

Merck Animal Health hopes the flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal parasite preventive Bravecto Plus now approved for cats for two months protection will improve client compliance.

The feline-focused veterinary association has released its new feline zoonosis guidelines as well as a client brochure titled What can I catch from my cat?

Two multipart investigations evaluate efficacy, safety and optimal dosing of monthly oral moxidectin against Dirofilaria immitis.

Make the worlds most creepy snow globe, courtesy of this veterinary parasitologists tick education idea.

From diagnostics to treatment to the dangers of pet travel, get the latest on heartworm issues for veterinary teams and clients right here.

American Heartworm Society promises to soon share educational highlights from its 16th Triennial Heartworm Symposium.

Think you know ticks? Think again. Here are some facts about the tenacious tick that may surprise you.

A team from Rutgers has created a pictorial resource that aims to help veterinary researchers monitor the movement of these potentially deadly invasive ticks and distinguish them from similar but mostly harmless species.

A San Antonio veterinarian warns others after she and one of her technicians contracted the rare flea-spread disease.

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.