Parasitology

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.

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.

Discussing all natural, organic parasite preventives with clients and general practitioners.

In our latest new-product roundup, you'll find new options for otic treatment, help for patient transport, insight on the parasiticide market and a new company name for a known arthritic aid.

Longer days. More vegetation. Spring brings forth a sense of hope and, at the same time, more stuff to encourage parasite numbers. Here are some answers to what might be on your mind.

Show clients the value of heartworm treatment as well as payment help. Tip: Don't let them settle for medically unsound "slow kill" methods.

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is becoming well, a fad. And clients dont always want to believe it. Try using data from a recent study to help convince them it's a thing.

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Maker of Heartgard Plus issues challenge to veterinary practices: 20 new dogs per clinic protected by Jan. 1, 2020.

Coraxis is a topical solution that offers dogs 30 days of protection against heartworm and 3 of the 4 intestinal worms.

Condition in dogs could signal increasing threat to people, researchers say.

Help fleas flee with these popular handouts.

The launch of MilbeGuard signifies the first generic heartworm preventive with milbemycin oxime as the active ingredient.

The topical formulation, which is not currently approved in the United States, combines fluralaner with moxidectin for broad-spectrum coverage.

Which is more useful in clinical practice—a newly designed TaqMan molecular diagnostic assay or commercially available technology?

Mark this in the sad but true news column-as things heat up on a global scale, parasites are thriving.

Study notes that highest period of shedding is after first infection, but cats arent totally immune from subsequent infection.

The threat of Lyme disease is growing, not only in endemic regions but also in areas that historically have not been considered high risk.

A recent study examined whether the use of an extended-duration flea and tick product led to lapses in monthly dosing of heartworm medication.

Research led by University of Maryland veterinary professor examines this parasites remarkable immune system.

Theres a good chance those dusty old new-puppy handouts on racks, on tabletops and tucked into dark exam-room drawers could use a blast of, well, puppy-like youthful exuberance. Add these new (or new to you) handouts to your new-client packets or stick them on your website or in social media.

University of Iowa researchers have discovered that a vaccine intended to prevent canine leishmaniasis can also be used to treat the parasitic disease.

Revolution Plus offers broad-spectrum protection against 6 types of parasites, now including ticks.

Tick off the "Beat ticks!" box on your veterinary clients' checklist with these handouts.

The veterinary practice owner says they cant afford to include preventives in my ProSal pay. Is that fair?

Scratch that itch for a clear explanation of the flea cycle for your veterinary practice's clients with this printable PDF.