Parasitology
Coming to You from the American Heartworm Society
While heartworm education is a year-round focus of the American Heartworm Society (AHS), many veterinary practices put extra emphasis on heartworm prevention and education in the spring, especially since April is National Heartworm Awareness Month.
Cardiology
Canine Caval Syndrome Series, Part 2: A Practical Approach to Diagnosing Caval Syndrome
This article focuses on the recognition and diagnosis of this life-threatening consequence of heartworm disease.
Parasitology
Common Questions that Veterinarians Ask Parasitology Experts
Veterinarians often have questions about how to address the parasites affecting their patients. We’ve got answers to the ones most frequently asked.
Parasitology
Canine Caval Syndrome Series, Part 1: Understanding Development of Caval Syndrome
A small percentage of dogs harboring heartworms develop a severe form of heartworm disease that is fatal without prompt surgical intervention. Here’s how to recognize and understand this syndrome.
Parasitology
Successful Heartworm Prevention: Cracking the Compliance Conundrum
Understanding why clients do not give their pets heartworm preventive medication may be key in improving compliance.
Parasitology
Parasitology Expertise From the NCVP: American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, Highlights from the 60th Annual Meeting
Learn about some novel parasites, ever-expanding geographic distributions, and new diagnostic techniques, as well as evidence-based recommendations that veterinarians can put into practice.
Parasitology
Parasitology Expertise from the NCVP: Canine Tick-Borne Diseases
A brief review of diagnosis and treatment of the more common tick-borne infections in dogs; plus, some newly recognized infections.
Exotic Medicine
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Heartworm Disease in Ferrets
Work is needed to better understand the most accurate and reliable protocol for heartworm diagnosis in this species.