With geographic ranges expanding, knowledge about the parasites that threaten our patients is as critical as ever. Knowing how to recognize parasitic infections, which tests to run, and what treatment and prevention options exist are important. Whether you are new to practice or a seasoned clinician, peruse our Common Parasites clinical portal to brush up on your parasite know-how.
Many internal parasites that infect dogs and cats in North America are specific to a geographic region; however, these parasites are also found in uncommon regions due to human and pet travel. Understanding the best ways to diagnose a variety of common and uncommon parasites is essential.
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Routine fecal diagnostics are an integral part of wellness care, but some clients have difficulty understanding their importance. Get the talking points you need to convince clients to bring in a stool sample with this article on Advocating for Fecal Diagnostics in Routine Preventive Care.