Parasitology

The FDA’s warning letter to No More Fleas Please states that products sold under the Queen City Animals brand name violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

ADVERTISEMENTOne of the biggest hurdlesif not the biggest onein eliminating heartworm infection is pet owner compliance with preventive guidelines.

As environmental changes allow tick populations to spread, the zoonotic risk of tickborne diseases increases.

Not surprisingly, a Marc Rosenberg column about two veterinarians disagreeing over the best way to prevent fleas and ticks in veterinary patients has inspired more debate.

The Asian longhorned tick is relatively small, but hardy, causing trouble for pets, wildlife, livestock and humans.

VetVance, Scratchpay, Wedgewood and VetSource round out our regular product rundown.

A recent study evaluated efficacy of the 2 drugs in an endemic region for canine Leishmania and Dirofilaria immitis infections.

New priorities include clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts during treatment.

Tests showed the Speed Diro test is highly sensitive and specific for D immitis antigen, even in cases of low worm burden.

The FDA is warning veterinarians and pet owners that products in the isoxazoline drug class have reportedly led to neurologic adverse events.

Newest class of flea and tick preventive generates reports of muscle tremors, ataxia, seizures; agency says products still safe for majority of animals.

Evidence from 54 studies suggests that the lone star tick cannot transmit Borrelia burgdorferi.

Specialist says, "take your pick." Yeah, there are that many.

The American Heartworm Society has released updated guidelines for the prevention, testing, and treatment of canine heartworm.

State of Pet Health Report highlights rise in prevalence that parallels increase in flea infestations in veterinary patients.

Investigators found that over a 6-year period the number of babesiosis cases decreased as the number of canine veterinary visits rose.

A veterinarian recommending only natural flea and tick prevention is reported to her state board. Will her approach be deemed negligent or merely incomplete?

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Is topical fluralaner effective in controlling Ixodes holocyclus infestations in cats?

Help enforce the importance of parasite prevention for new kitten owners with this printable handout.

Centragard, which prevents infection with heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in cats and kittens, is now available.

A new study confirms the efficacy of Bravecto in providing 12 weeks of protection against flea infestations in both cats and dogs.

Factors including motivation, population, and sample size have an impact on CAPC’s prevalence maps for parasitic diseases such as heartworm, Lyme disease, and ehrlichiosis.

Add some oomph to your heartworm prevention conversations with these tips.

The FDA is calling on the public to help determine how animal drug sponsors can better demonstrate the effectiveness of new canine heartworm preventives.

A new study reveals that heartworm disease is more prevalent in shelter dogs than in pet dogs in Mississippi. How can this knowledge improve management decisions around this disease in shelters?

In an effort to help sustain bee populations, buzz buffs could unintentionally do harm since these social insects can transmit disease with devastating results.

Toxoplasmosis has emerged as the leading cause of disease-related deaths in Hawaiian monk seals, one of the country’s most endangered mammals.

Within one year, compliance for heartworm and flea and tick preventives at our veterinary practice went from 39 to 62 percent.

By enlisting the public’s help, ecologists now have a better understanding of the risk of tickborne disease across the country.