Detecting Canine Intestinal Parasites: An Update

A retrospective study analyzed canine fecal test results after either centrifugal fecal flotation, fecal antigen testing, or both. 

Patient-Side Giardia spp Diagnostics

Giardia spp infection can be difficult to detect. How does a patient-side immunochromatographic strip test compare with fecal flotation, PCR, and ELISA?

Fleas, Ticks, & Lapses in Coverage: How to Protect Dogs Every Day with Dr. Lindsay Starkey

In this episode, guest Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shares some of her vast bug knowledge with host Katie Berlin, DVM. They discuss some of the reasons we still see so many fleas, ticks, and tick-borne diseases in practice, including why there’s no real “off season” for ectoparasites, why puppies in particular are at risk for falling through the cracks during that first year, and ways to make year-round prevention easier for pet owners.