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.
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Dispelling Myths About Ticks
Folk tales abound about these critters. Here’s what the author learned during Kansas State’s Tick Camp, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
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.
Parasitology
Tick-borne Rickettsial Infections of Dogs
Minimizing tick exposure, acaricide use, and routine removal of ticks represent the most effective means of preventing rickettsial infections in dogs.
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Stay Up to Date with CAPC Parasite Maps
Up-to-date maps from the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) can help the veterinary care team in its client education efforts on heartworm — are you using them?
Parasitology
Feline Heartworm Disease: Separating Fact from Fiction
Although most veterinarians recognize that feline heartworm disease can be serious and even life-threatening, far too few clients invest in heartworm prevention for their cats.
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The Hidden Characteristics of Heartworm Disease
Clients often don’t understand what heartworms are—nor do they understand the consequences of infection in their pets. We must stress prevention.
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Risk Management Approaches to Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is one of the most serious—and preventable—diseases threatening canine patients.
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Educating Clients About Natural Heartworm Prevention
When explaining the benefits of heartworm preventives, the key message to stress is that failing to give heartworm preventives can result in heartworm infection, a potentially deadly disease.