PARASITOLOGY

Parasite Education Challenge Headquarters

Welcome to the Challenge Headquarters! Here you will find everything you need to participate, earn points, and educate your clients and team. Check back in with this page each day during the challenge period (May 19-June 2) for new opportunities to earn points!

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THAT'S A WRAP ON THE PARASITE EDUCATION CHALLENGE

Protecting against parasites and educating clients on their associated risks are some of the veterinary team’s most important preventive care responsibilities. In our recent Parasite Education Challenge, you tackled that task head-on—you had valuable conversations with clients, educated the team, and, most importantly, helped guide your patients to better overall health.

The results are in, and the clinic lunch goes to… Paula R. of Palmetto Animal Clinic in Palmetto, Florida!

Clinician’s Brief and Elanco want to thank you all for your participation in the Parasite Education Challenge. We had fun, and we hope you did, too! Keep up the great work!

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A small dog with a brown and white coat stands in a field of tall green grass and yellow flowers, holding a red leash in its mouth. The setting suggests a playful outdoor environment, ideal for a walk or training session.

Review the Challenge Rules and Frequently Asked Questions here!

A veterinarian in green scrubs gently examines a smiling Siberian Husky on an examination table in a well-lit veterinary clinic. The dog appears relaxed, with its tongue out and eyes bright, while the vet interacts with it affectionately.

Use this report to track the number of parasitology-focused pet owner handouts your clinic shares during the challenge period. Keep track in this document before submitting your total numbers on this page at the end of the challenge period!

A close-up view of a tick embedded in the fur of a dog, with two hands gently holding back the surrounding hair to reveal the tick's location on the animal's skin. The dog's fur is a light orange color, highlighting the brown tick against the skin.

Have any questions about the challenge and how it works? Submit them here! Our team will get back to you with an answer.

PET OWNER HANDOUT

Pet Owner Handout: Heartworm Infection in Dogs

Looking for a way to earn some extra points? Download this pet owner handout to share with your clients and help educate them on the importance of heartworm prevention year-round. Each time you share the handout, you'll earn 5 points!

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Clinical SkillsParasitology

To ensure the health and well-being of pets and reduce the chance of transmission of potentially zoonotic parasites, fecal examinations for parasite eggs, oocysts, and cysts are important. Many different procedures and techniques are used, each with its own advantages and limitations.

A happy black and gray dog with a fluffy coat is lying on green grass in a sunlit park, showcasing its alert expression and relaxed posture. The background features blurred trees and soft lighting, creating a serene outdoor setting.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Diagnosing heartworm infection in dogs and cats requires more than a patient-side antigen test. Discover one expert’s approach to interpreting heartworm test results.

Fecal cytology slide showing several hookworm eggs at varying stages of maturation and a single whipworm egg.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Intestinal parasite screens are vital to small animal medicine—both in sickness and health. Take this quiz to ensure you know the best test for every situation.

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Clinical SkillsInfectious Disease

Click here to download practice guides with a step-by-step approach for diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases.

Haemaphysalis longicornis tick.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

This quiz reviews accurate diagnosis and correct treatment options for tick borne diseases.

A person holding two American dog ticks.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Can you name that tick? Test your identification skills with this comprehensive guide to ticks found in North America.

A close-up view of a dog's fur showing a cluster of large, engorged ticks embedded in the skin. The surrounding fur is matted and discolored, indicating a potential infestation and the need for veterinary attention.
Clinical SkillsInfectious Disease

Are these dogs suffering from hemoabdomen, GI blood loss, or internal parasites? Or is the cause of clinical signs more obvious?

A close-up view of a dog's snout shows a veterinarian's hand gently touching the dog's nose, which has several small, raised lesions and patches of hair loss. The dog's fur is dark with a mix of white, and the setting appears to be a clinical environment.
Clinical SkillsInfectious Disease

In addition to the latest recommendations for tick prevention and control, this guide describes the various infections each species can transmit.

A chocolate Labrador Retriever lies on green grass, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. The background features a blurred natural setting, suggesting a serene outdoor environment.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

A positive Borrelia burgdorferi antibody test may be an incidental finding. Discover current recommendations for treating and monitoring dogs who are seropositive but lack clinical signs of Lyme disease.

A close-up of two ticks.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

The most effective preventive care is tailored to the patient and their lifestyle. This quiz on handling 5 challenging preventive health scenarios will ensure you’re ready to make the best decisions for your patients.

Cigar-shaped translucent larva with 4 pairs of short legs on thicker end of organism.
Clinical SkillsInternal Medicine

A variety of contaminants can introduce anomalies into fecal examinations of dogs and cats. Distinguish true parasites from their lookalikes with the help of these images.

canine heartworm
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Understanding the life cycle of heartworms is essential for diagnosis and treatment. Learn what you should know about canine heartworm disease.

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Clinical SkillsParasitology

In cases of persistent canine hookworms, multiple anthelmintic drug resistance must be differentiated from primary infection, reinfection, and larval leak. Diagnose resistance with confidence using this in-depth guide to the fecal egg count reduction test.

canine heartworm
Client RelationshipsClient Compliance

How much do pet owners actually know about heartworm disease and how it is transmitted? Delve into the results from this study to find out and learn how to increase pet owner education.

Photomicrograph showing ultrastructural details of a Dipylidium caninum egg packet.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Dipylidium caninum is a zoonotic parasite that may be difficult to spot on standard fecal diagnostics. Get highlights on risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment in this review of 161 epidemiologic studies.

microscopic view of a hookworm
Clinical SkillsParasitology

Follow this plan to manage patients with hookworm infections that persist after institution of anthelmintic therapy.

Histopathology slide of red-stained oval tapeworm larvae within hepatic cells.
Clinical SkillsParasitology

An increase in cases of canine alveolar echinococcosis may be a warning sign for a spike in human infection. How can veterinarians combat this parasitic disease?