VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTime to Tick TalkMay 9, 2024In this session: Ruth Scimera, VMD, MSc, PhD, DACVM-Parasitology, reviews several different tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats with an emphasis in clinical diagnostic challenges and treatment options.
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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.
Lyme disease likely at higher risk this year, CAPC saysMay 2, 2023Lyme disease is expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Don't let parasites tick you offMarch 21, 2023Proper pairing of a pet’s lifestyle to the most appropriate preventative can be helpful in narrowing down your options for flea and tick control. Keep geography in mind when determining which medications you offer in the clinic vs. strictly online.
Council reports more parasite perils in 2022May 26, 2022In its spring 2022 report, CAPC warned vector-borne diseases will pose higher-than-average risks across most of the U.S.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWarm Weather Grooming Tips InfographicMay 12, 2022At VPN Plus+ we want to provide tools, as well as information, for our veterinary members. We have created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with tips on special grooming needs that come up as the weather warms -- from bathing tips to parasite reminders.
How molecular testing is reshaping the way parasites can be detectedMarch 28, 2022Seventy percent of American households have a pet, which studies show keep people happy, healthy, bring families closer together, and even lowers healthcare costs.
Vector-borne diseases likely a higher risk this yearMarch 1, 2022Heartworm, Lyme, and other vector-borne diseases are expected to pose higher-than-average risk this year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
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.
