Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), discusses the clinical significance of Toxoplasma gondii, when veterinary professionals should consider testing, and how to communicate the risks of exposure to clients.
|Articles|May 18, 2014
Parasite myth: Cats don't get ticks
No ticks on cats? Uh huh ... Now, here are the facts.
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There is a list of parasite myths out there and the Companion Animal Parasite Council is happy to be a “myth buster.” Listen to veterinary parasitologist Dr. Susan Little as she ticks one of the most common misconceptions off the myth list. This is a great one to share with your feline clients!
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