Parasitology
Educating Clients About Flea Prevention
A wide range of preventives and treatments exist to help prevent flea infestation and associated issues.Parasitology
Telehealth Consultations for Parasite Prevention
Telehealth can be an invaluable tool for veterinary practices, especially for those willing to utilize veterinary nurses to perform these virtual appointments.
Parasitology
Roundworm Infections in Dogs
Preventing roundworm exposure through diligent fecal pick-up, year-round monthly preventives, and always treating dams and puppies before and after delivery are the best ways at keeping dogs infection-free.Parasitology
Giardiasis in Cats
Giardia protozoa are quite hardy. Prevention and client education is key to keeping a cat happy and healthy.Parasitology
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. Client education is key to prevention.Parasitology
Heartworm Disease in Dogs
The American Heartworm Society recommends that dogs be given heartworm preventives year-round and tested annually.Parasitology
Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases Advances
Nationwide, tick-borne diseases have risen exponentially from approximately 30,000 cases in 2003 to an estimated 450,000 last year.
Parasitology
New Insights and News Shared at 16th Triennial Heartworm Symposium
From presentations on heartworm prevalence and pathology to sharing the latest research on heartworm diagnostics, prevention and treatment protocols, the 2019 American Heartworm Society (AHS) Triennial Symposium covered an unprecedented range of topics in its mission to better understand heartworm disease and reduce its impact.
Infectious Disease
The 3 Rs of Tick-Borne Diseases
The veterinary medical team must use effective communication and education to ensure clients understand the threat of tick-borne disease and the best preventive methods.