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Andy Moorhead

Andy Moorhead

DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)

About the Author

Dr. Moorhead is an associate professor in the department of infectious diseases at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and the director of the Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center. He received his DVM degree from North Carolina State University, his MS degree from Purdue University, and his PhD from Cornell University. His research interests include host-specificity of filarial infections, heartworm treatment, and communication with clients about parasites.

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Whipworms in Dogs

Parasitology

Whipworms in Dogs

Analyzing the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of whipworms in dogs, a common infectious agent.

Hookworms in Dogs

Parasitology

Hookworms in Dogs

Emphasizing prevention information to clients in a concise, bullet-point format will help them understand and adhere to the recommendations.

Roundworms in Dogs

Parasitology

Roundworms in Dogs

If we understand the life cycle of roundworms and how to effectively communicate this to clients, we can better treat and prevent their transmission.

Practical Advice About Heartworm Preventive Lapses

Parasitology

Practical Advice About Heartworm Preventive Lapses

These case examples represent real-world scenarios and offer guidance on heartworm diagnostics, management, client education, and prevention.

Wolbachia and Heartworm: Why Doxycycline Is Needed in Heartworm Treatment

Parasitology

Wolbachia and Heartworm: Why Doxycycline Is Needed in Heartworm Treatment

Eliminating Wolbachia through the use of doxycycline is important to the treatment of the heartworm-infected animal.