Lindsay A. Starkey

About the Author

Dr. Starkey earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Arkansas and her DVM and PhD degrees at Oklahoma State University, where her graduate research focused on vector-borne infections. She completed her residency training through the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Starkey recently rejoined Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as an associate professor after several years at Auburn University. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology with a subspecialty in parasitology. She is involved in various research projects involving vectors, vector-borne pathogens, and diagnostic parasitology. She also teaches parasitology to veterinary students and has received 2 teaching awards, most recently the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award. She currently serves as a board member for the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology and the American Heartworm Society.

Updated January 2025

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Parasitology

FAQs and Answers About Heartworm Diagnosis

This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about heartworm screening and diagnosis that the AHS gets from general practitioners.

Parasitology

Ticks and Tick-Transmitted Diseases in Cats

Although cats are at lower risk for tick parasitism and high-burden infestations than dogs, all cats, even indoor-only cats, are at some risk for harboring ticks and, consequently, infection with tick-transmitted pathogens.

Diagnostics

Immune-Complex Dissociation for Heartworm Diagnosis

ICD techniques are used to unbind antigen-antibody complexes, thus allowing detection of the antigen. Heat or acid treatment can be used for ICD.

Parasitology

The Prevalence and Diagnosis of Feline Heartworm Infection

Multimodal diagnostics can enhance detection and help to differentiate between the clinical manifestations of feline heartworm infection: heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD) and adult heartworm infection.

Parasitology

Update on Giardiasis: Diagnostics, Treatment, and Management

Authenticating perceived drug resistance is very difficult in naturally infected pet populations because it is nearly impossible to rule out reinfection within the home environment or underlying immunosuppressive conditions.