Parasitology
Understanding and Preventing Internal Parasites
Veterinary nurses are crucial in educating caregivers about how they and their pet can be affected by internal parasites, which continue to pose a significant threat to dogs and cats throughout the United States.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Western United States
Many of North America’s most common pet parasites thrive in warm, moist conditions, but a few have adapted to specific ecosystems in the West.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Midwestern United States
The Midwest hosts many parasite species as the warming climate allows their ranges to expand and overlap.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Northeastern United States
Veterinary nurses in the Northeast should be on the lookout for ticks, Giardia, roundworms, fleas, and heartworms.
Parasitology
Top Parasitology Concerns in the Southeastern United States and Texas
The southeastern United States and Texas boast a warm, humid coastal climate that significantly challenges veterinary professionals treating pets infested with parasites.
Parasitology
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of External Parasites
Ticks, scabies, fleas, and harvest mites all have potential to cause serious health problems in pets and humans.
Parasitology
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of Internal Parasites
The 2 most common intestinal parasites of dogs and cats, roundworms and hookworms, cause a zoonotic risk to pet owners.
Dermatology
Skin Scrapings for Identifying Parasites
Skin scraping and other sampling techniques for ectoparasites are simple diagnostics that should be performed with any patients presenting with skin disease.