Parasitology

Parasitology

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Parasitology

Clinical information, plus advice to give clients, on key areas of parasite control and prevention in companion animals.

Learn more about how you can influence the future of parasite control in the latest video series from Elanco Animal Health.

1 mins
Possible effects of climate on UK pet parasites and their control

Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS discusses the impact of the UK’s weather conditions on both the establishment and spread of parasites.

37 mins
Barriers to the implementation of risk‑based parasite control: part 1

Amy Bagster and Hany Elsheikha, in the first of a two-part article, share insights into the attitude of UK small animal vets towards this approach.

25 mins
Role of endectocides in risk-based approaches to parasite control

Ian Wright emphasises the need for assessment of environmental contexts when considering appropriate treatments.

32 mins
Parasite prevention in the globetrotting pet

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

34 mins
Testing for prevalent exotic parasites in imported dogs

Ian Wright outlines the most common pathogens found in pets brought into the UK from abroad, and how to screen for them.

56 mins
Role of practice health care plans in pet parasite control

Ian Wright explains how practices can work with owners to create targeted programmes and prevent overtreatment occurring.

31 mins
Getting year-round parasites message across to pet owners

Ian Wright discusses some of the important points members of vet teams can raise with clients about all-year risks.

39 mins

Making sure dogs are protected from internal and external parasites should be simple, convenient, and … more

6 mins

This podcast, brought to you by Advocate from Elanco, hears Vet Times’ Paul Imrie in conversation with Jenny Helm, who has an active research interest in Angiostrongylus vasorum.

5 mins

Lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) is endemic across the UK and its prevalence is increasing1,2. The reasons … more

9 mins
Fleas – three cases of control breakdown and how to rectify it

Ian Wright shares examples for how to identify, eliminate and prevent the return of these common parasites.

41 mins
What to do about worms – how can vet nurses help owners?

Laura Lacey looks at the main species of this parasite, including their life cycles, and explains how veterinary nurses can assist in educating clients.

Exotic worms and worm-like parasites, and surveillance in the UK

Thelazia callipaeda, Dirofilaria repens and Linguatula serrata – all three of them zoonoses – have been reported to the APHA and the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland, and they have joined forces to try to map UK distribution.

3 mins
Pet parasite protection: educating owners on importance

Victoria Bowes offers advice on supporting clients with flea, tick and worm prevention, management, and treatment.

33 mins
Advising clients on toxoplasmosis

Ian Wright explains the causes of this disease, which can infect humans and cats, and the most effective measures to avoid it.

28 mins
Tick control in dogs – risk-based approach and owner engagement

Ian Wright describes the common pathogens of significance in the UK, as well as ways of ensuring treatment compliance.

48 mins
Lungworm control

Ian Wright discusses an evidence-based approach to controlling these types of parasites the in UK canine population.

39 mins
Challenges in Giardia treatment and control

Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS considers the challenges of treating and managing infections of this flagellate protozoan in cats and dogs.

36 mins
Taking control of worms: prevention protocols and education

Emma Gerrard discusses how to treat and prevent this parasite, as well as successful client education.

14 mins