Marketing to clients and preparing them for flea and tick preventionMay 21, 2021Some owners have trouble believing their pets can get fleas and ticks. Help them stay ahead of infestation by speaking regularly with them about prevention.
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Prevention, awareness necessary to control tick-borne diseaseMay 18, 2021Creating a baseline for understanding how ticks, mosquitos, and other arthropods spread disease in various geographical regions is the goal of a newly published study out of MU.
Heartworm infections likely above average this yearMay 13, 2021CAPC has released its 2021 Parasite Forecast and corresponding 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast maps, alerting veterinarians and pet owners of impending outbreaks across the U.S.
Oral flea, tick product for cats launchedMay 4, 2021Veterinarians in the U.S. now have an orally administered option for controlling fleas and ticks in feline patients.
Veterinarians need to stress year-round mosquito controlApril 13, 2021While once considered a disease limited to the southern United States, heartworm infections have now been confirmed in all 50 states.
Why leptospirosis incidence are on the riseMarch 16, 2021Many misconceptions surround leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by contact with an environment contaminated with urine from a carrier animal.
Stay proactive with parasite preventivesJanuary 25, 2021Veterinarians should prompt clients with early appointment notices to avoid potential patient backlog, CAPC says.
Heartworm diligence key to safe transport of dogsJanuary 12, 2021Ensuring the safe transport of canines and preventing the spread of disease is central to a newly published resource from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
Is your practice in Charleston, W.Va.? Watch out for roundwormsNovember 17, 2020Charleston, W.Va., is the number one city for roundworm in October, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
"Doctor, I missed a heartworm dose!"November 13, 2020Temporaray pandemic-related disruption to pet wellness visits may have resulted in lapses in administering heartworm prophylaxis. What now?
