Parasitology

Canine and feline heartworm diagnostic, treatment and prevention strategies have changed during the previous decade.

Demodicosis is a potentially severe parasitic skin disease of dogs or cats caused by demodicid mites.

Understanding biological and epidemiological characteristics of important zoonoses is necessary if we are to implement effective control strategies.

Ticks are second only to mosquitoes in the number of diseases that they transmit.

Team members don't know what to say to educate clients about feline heartworms.

Clients tell us they forget to administer their pets' monthly heartworm preventive or flea control-even when they put a reminder on the calendar.

These days, pets are allowed almost anywhere. A recent study took a preliminary look at whether this pet-owner closeness might result in the passage of zoonotic disease.

Some pet owners are uncomfortable applying flea preventives to their pets.

National Report -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health just introduced Nobivac Lyme -- a vaccine specifically designed to provide protection by targeting two key outer-surface proteins involved in the transmission of canine Lyme disease, the company says.

This on-demand program explains how you can make a difference when it comes to preventing flea-, tick-, and mite-associated disease. (1 CE credit)

Testing and vaccination are crucial to prevention of this zoonotic disease.

Year-round prevention efforts are key in keeping ticks and Lyme disease at bay.

Broad-spectrum internal parasite preventives decrease the potential for disease in animals and people by eliminating roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms from dogs. The life cycle of heartworms, pet owner compliance, and properties of broad-spectrum heartworm preventives all may affect successful heartworm prevention and internal parasite control.

The best way to prolong the efficacy of deworming programs is to use vaccinations and sound nutrition in conjunction with the right anthelmintics.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- Colorado State University nailed a $100,000 grant to develop a vaccine system for sand flies to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like leishmaniasis.

CAPC cites low safety risks for topical spot-on flea and tick products following a recent EPA advisory.

Fever ticks continue to spread in Texas despite a quarantine, officials report.

Dealing with a flea infestation is no different than working up a patient with another medical issue such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Demodicosis is a common skin condition in dogs. Dogs have three recognized species of Demodex mites.

The pathogenesis of canine atopic dermatitis is complex and our understanding of it continues to change and advance.

Remodel your ho-hum parasite prevention program.

Four steps to securing a fecal sample.

Well, it's that time again. Time for summer fun, for summer vacation, and for the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Educational Road Show to hit the road again.

Consider this true pet owner scenario. Discuss what your strategy would be, then check out our experts' recommendations.

Top five parasites for dogs and cats.

Equine piroplasmosis is an infectious disease of international importance.

Some cases are difficult to detect or fail to respond to therapies.

Do your part to demolish parasites.

Remodel your parasite prevention program to help pets and people.

How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies?