VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFlea protection for cats and dogs more than just a FADJanuary 16, 2026This re-emerging pathogen is commonly referred to as cat flea typhus, R. felis rickettsiosis, or flea-borne spotted fever, with the first documented human cases in 2000. Clinical signs of Rickettsial felis infection in people generally present with typical flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and muscle aches/pains. The cat flea is a confirmed biological vector with the ability to transmit vertically throughout 12 generations sans taking a meal.
Beyond dogs and cats: Ectoparasites of zoological companion animalsMarch 24, 2025This article highlights some of the most common ectoparasites of zoological companion animals but is not an exhaustive discussion due to the diversity of species and their respective parasites.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveManaging Atopic Dermatitis: Why Parasite Control MattersMay 3, 2024In this session: Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD., Dipl. AVCD, discusses isoxazolines as a key management tool for allergic pets, and shows how they improve outcomes for patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA primer on 19 common chicken diseases and treatmentsNovember 24, 2022With poultry becoming popular backyard pets, you may have clients also ask you about their chickens, when they come in with their dog or cat. While clinics may not be seeing poultry as their patients, it is not a bad idea to be at least familiar with the basics of poultry medicine and be able to provide some guidance about chickens or other poultry.
