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Cat in the coalmine? One Health: Dogs and Cats as Sentinels for Human Risk

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In this session: This case-based look summarizes key clinical aspects of common tick-borne infectious agents of veterinary and One Health concerns. It also sheds light on humans’ four-legged best friends (dogs and cats) ability to act as sentinels for human exposure risk to parasites. Recent peer-reviewed literature, and evidence- and expert-based guidelines, is also discussed.

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I keep deworming my dog patient, but I can't get rid of the hookworms. Are these hookworms resistant?

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In this session: Resistance to dewormers has emerged as a serious concern in Ancylostoma caninum, one of the hookworms of dogs. Adriano F. Vatta, BVSc. MSc. PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology), discusses how anthelmintic resistance arises, what we know about the prevalence of resistance in hookworms in the United States, how to diagnose cases of resistance, and how to manage these cases.

A guide to heartworm testing

Check out some key pointers to keep your heartworm screening protocol current based on the most recent recommendations from the American Heartworm Society (AHS).

Practice Management

A tribute to a veterinary dentistry pioneer

In his latest column, Dr. John R. Lewis celebrates the career of a retiring colleague and recognizes the invaluable work vet techs and nurses do on the frontlines.