“I think we can all agree that climate change is happening… you can see the evidence of that all around us – we’re getting hotter summers, we’re getting more extreme weather events, but there’s absolutely no doubt that there are some parasites that are loving those conditions!”

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ian Wright discusses the effectiveness of using sprays to control parasites and how owners can take preventive measures.

Ian Wright discusses the principles of controlling these parasites and the vital role VNs play in making recommendations for individual pets.

Old foes and emerging tick threats are putting the pet population at increasing risk. Parasitologist Ian Wright looks at what veterinary practices can do and recommend to help tackle ticks and fight fleas – both at home and for travelling pets.