How pets get fleas
"The biggest myth that we deal with is that most people believe their dog or cat got fleas from direct contact with another pet.
Editors Note: In a new series, DVM Newsmagazine asks experts within a variety of veterinary specialties to bust commonly held medical, business or professional myths. This month, we deal with a tiny insect.
"The biggest myth that we deal with is that most people believe their dog or cat got fleas from direct contact with another pet. The flea on the dog or cat came from a pupa, which came from larva, which came from an egg laid three to eight weeks ago. It's the biggest issue we have to hammer home."
Podcast CE: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Current Trends for the Management of Osteoarthritis, Part 1
May 17th 2024David L. Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS joins Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to discuss a proactive approach to the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and the best tools for general practice.
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FDA approves oral drug for broad canine protection against parasites
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