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.

Pet owner perceptions of parasitic infections and treatment

Hany Elsheikha explains why understanding this – particularly among millennials – is among vets’ most important duties.

23 mins
Small animal zoonoses on the rise or under the radar

Ian Wright takes five examples of UK zoonoses associated with cats and dogs, their current status and methods of control.

55 mins
Lungworm post-lockdown – what’s the risk in your area?

While lockdown has successfully slowed the spread of coronavirus, orders to stay home and stay … more

14 mins
Flea control breakdown

Ian Wright discusses the latest evidence on this issue and if its cause is due to resistance or lack of owner compliance.

27 mins
Choice and compliance

The keys to winning the war against ticks and fleas in cats.

26 mins
Importance and opportunities of cat and dog helminth screening

Ian Wright discusses the importance of regular deworming, routine testing, and prevention in canine and feline patients.

44 mins
Tricky ticks and formidable fleas: fighting a year-round battle

Laura Lacey explains the importance of encouraging owners to treat these parasites throughout the year and how to do this.

30 mins
Small animal parasites – are pet owners getting the year-round message?

Hany Elsheikha discusses the clinical impact of infestation on pet health and potential solutions practices can implement to improve clients’ compliance with preventive strategies.

47 mins
Risk of ticks to cats

Camilla Tørnqvist-Johnsen and Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss the increasing prevalence of these parasites in the UK, as well as the clinical disease risk they pose to feline patients.

15 mins
Companion animal parasite threats

Ian Wright discusses five ticks and tick-borne pathogens that have the potential to establish in the UK in the next decade.

47 mins
Worming protocols: key messages for pet owners

Menna Field details information for VNs to share with their clients on the effect commonly encountered worms can have on humans, farm animals and pets, to help compliance.

24 mins
Important factors for achieving and maintaining effective flea control

Ian Wright discusses the requirements for control strategies to be successful, as well as management of client expectation.

32 mins
Cat and dog deworming: is a monthly protocol crucial?

Ian Wright considers a risk-based approach for establishing whether this endoparasite regime is essential, and other strategies.

67 mins
Tapeworm obstruction in a domestic shorthair

Ruth Wadsworth describes the unusual out-of-hours case of a six-year-old feline patient that presented vomiting blood.

7 mins
Ticking the boxes – pest control protocols

Emma Gerrard takes a look at common parasites of cats and dogs, as well as their life cycles and management.

47 mins
Exotic parasites in imported dogs: diagnosing and preventing spread

Ian Wright considers a systematic approach to dealing with such organisms in canine patients entering the UK from abroad.

46 mins
Importance of worming in companion animals

Kate Parkinson discusses common parasitic worms, and why anthelmintic use and client education are vital in lowering the risk of infection.

35 mins
Fleas and ticks – year-round protection and reluctant owners

Hany Elsheikha delves into the new trends in flea and tick control, and discusses the importance of engaging clients.

23 mins
Flea and tick compliance: empowering nurses to spur success

Esme Hawkes summarises the problems parasites can cause in pets, along with what VNs can do to help get owners on board with protecting their pets – and potentially gain further qualifications for themselves in the process.

20 mins
Use of blood smears to diagnose vector-borne pathogens of cats and...

Ian Wright advocates the blood smear as a useful screening tool for immediate results on a broad range of parasites.

44 mins