#Fleas and ticks

Dogs can alert human risk to Lyme disease

May 27, 2019

Health-care providers can now use dogs as a way to measure human risk for Lyme disease, according to a study by Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). “This research shows how man’s best friend continues to safeguard humans as a sentinel to alert humans where they are at greatest risk for Lyme disease,” says CAPC executive director, Christopher Carpenter, DVM. “The model established in this research breaks new ground to give residents, travelers, and health-care …

Merck Animal Health, NEADS launch educational service dog campaign

May 22, 2019

A new educational campaign highlights the importance of keeping service dogs healthy from fleas and ticks. Through Bravecto Cares, Merck Animal Health will donate a portion of every Bravecto sale to National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) World Class Service Dogs from now until June 30. The funds raised will be used to support the training of NEADS Service Dogs. “Merck Animal Health knows how important it is to protect our pets, especially those …

Keep more flea and tick preventive purchases in-clinic

March 20, 2019

When pet owners needed to purchase parasite control products, they traditionally went to their local veterinarian. However, the influx of retail businesses (both online and brick and mortar) competing in this market has created a financial feasting frenzy on clinic profits. “We have moved from having a near monopoly on the sale of flea/tick products to the current situation where less than half of clients are now purchasing their flea/tick products from their veterinarian,” …
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