Poultry red mite – not just a commercial chicken problem 3 Sep 2020 As veterinary surgeons, we need to be confident with diagnosing and treating red mite to help owners manage the issue
Common mites and skin disease: an overview 20 Apr 2020 It is becoming easier to treat common ectoparasitic conditions but some risks can be overlooked
Managing Dirofilaria immitis in the imported dog 17 Apr 2020 With the increasing number of rescue dogs, we need to be more aware of the signs of heartworm infection and how to treat it
Is there any evidence to support the use of garlic as a wormer? 6 Apr 2020 Plant-based anthelmintic drugs have been suggested as an alternative to conventional wormers
Is feline lungworm infection underestimated in the UK? 24 Jul 2019 Know how to spot lungworm infections, which may become more clinically relevant with climate change and increasing pet travel
Demodicosis in the hamster 17 May 2019 What clinical signs are caused by Demodex aurati and how can the demodicosis be treated?
Treating canine juvenile onset generalised demodicosis 18 Mar 2019 A guide to the well-known demodicosis which can present in several forms and seems to be on the rise in the UK
Canine Malassezia dermatitis 6 Feb 2019 How to identify the infection and tackle it with systemic and topical therapy
Is canine lungworm infection a risk? 6 Feb 2019 An overview of the life cycle, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of the parasite in the UK
Topical therapies and environmental management 2 Jan 2019 What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?
The risk of Lyme disease exposure to UK dogs 11 Nov 2018 With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key
Sarcoptic mange in dogs 28 Nov 2017 A case example of the negative effects sarcoptic mange can have on patients, clients, and their relationship with the veterinary practice
Study examines prevalence of Toxocara 1 Mar 2013 RESEARCH at the Bristol veterinary school has shown that dogs act as a major source of the parasite egg, Toxocara, which can potentially contaminate the public environment and infect humans. A study …
Lungworm continuing to spread within UK 1 Mar 2013 LAST year’s damp summer and mild winter conditions have proved ideal for slug and snail populations, leading those in the know to warn of a continued spread of Angiostrongylus vasorum in the UK. Furt…
Call for loopholes in PETS to be closed 1 Mar 2013 VETERINARY PRACTICE reports on a recent meeting where concerns were expressed over ways in which rabies and parasitic infections could enter the UK
Pet travel: the derogation 1 Apr 2009 Maggie Fisher reports on the latest developments on the retention of measures to protect the UK's borders from exotic diseases.