Common Parasites
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 this portal to brush up on your parasite know-how.
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Lyme borreliosis continues to expand geographically, making clinical familiarity more important than ever. This article reviews current data on incidence and prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic strategies, treatment protocols, and prevention approaches.
Test your knowledge on diagnosing, managing, and understanding zoonotic risks of Giardia spp in dogs and cats with this brief clinical quiz.
A multimodal approach to heartworm prevention should include both a macrocyclic lactone and vector control. Bookmark this page to quickly reference the essential drug facts you need when choosing a heartworm prevention protocol.
When parasites transmit transplacentally, the effect on neonates can range from subclinical to life-threatening. Spot the clinical signs of these atypical infections.
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This new-to-us parasite is popping up more frequently in the Southeast region of the United States in both dogs and humans and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Dr. Walden talks through what we know, what we don’t, and what we can do.
Dr. Moorhead provides more than just a refresher about foundational heartworm care. He covers updated recommendations and novel ideas, including testing guidelines, melarsomine protocols, and mechanisms of heartworm preventives that might surprise you.
Dr. Pohlman talks about her diagnostic process when determining the cause of this cat’s diarrhea, with an emphasis on differentiating between Giardia spp and Tritrichomonas foetus. After determining a diagnosis of T foetus, Dr. Pohlman discusses treatment, patient monitoring, follow-up, and how to prevent spread.
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Schistosomiasis in dogs is increasingly reported in the United States. Learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for this potentially deadly disease.
Are cats with lower airway disease more likely to test positive for heartworm exposure? Get 3 takeaways from this prospective study.
Dog parks have become increasingly popular in the United States, but they may increase the risk for parasitic infection. Find out what this study uncovered.
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