Parasitology
Canine Pulmonary Helminths: Recommendations from the Companion Animal Parasite Council
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Susan Little, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVM (Parasitology) Test your knowledge of parasite identification and methods to control and treat infection in this challenge presented by the Companion Animal Parasite Council.

Clarke Atkins, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology), North Carolina State University The author discusses new information on some of the most important issues faced by practitioners today, including: Development of heartworm resistance to common preventives, complexities of feline heartworm, and the role of Wolbachia in the heartworm complex.

Many dogs are affected by helminths despite prescribed broad-spectrum parasite control.

Cathy Lund, DVM, and Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVM (Hon) The first article in this new column discussed canine protozoa.

Recommendations from the Companion Animal Parasite Council Susan E.

Clarke Atkins, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology) Two questions regarding feline heartworm prevention are addressed in this issue’s column: Is it necessary to test cats for heartworms prior to starting preventive therapy?

Wallace Graham, DVM April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and Dr.

Kelly Soldavin Today’s Veterinary Practice interviewed Madeleine Womble, the Hospital Manager at Central Veterinary Hospital in Knoxville, to learn about how this busy veterinary practice implements effective parasites prevention strategies for their patients.
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