Small animal

Veterinary professionals have a vital role in keeping the risks of exposure in perspective for pet owners, while also ensuring that adequate prevention is in place for their pets

As veterinary surgeons, we need to be confident with diagnosing and treating red mite to help owners manage the issue

It is becoming easier to treat common ectoparasitic conditions but some risks can be overlooked

With the increasing number of rescue dogs, we need to be more aware of the signs of heartworm infection and how to treat it

Plant-based anthelmintic drugs have been suggested as an alternative to conventional wormers

Know how to spot lungworm infections, which may become more clinically relevant with climate change and increasing pet travel

What clinical signs are caused by Demodex aurati and how can the demodicosis be treated?

A guide to the well-known demodicosis which can present in several forms and seems to be on the rise in the UK

How to identify the infection and tackle it with systemic and topical therapy

An overview of the life cycle, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of the parasite in the UK

What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?

With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key

A case example of the negative effects sarcoptic mange can have on patients, clients, and their relationship with the veterinary practice

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 …

VETERINARY PRACTICE reports on a recent meeting where concerns were expressed over ways in which rabies and parasitic infections could enter the UK

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…

Maggie Fisher reports on the latest developments on the retention of measures to protect the UK's borders from exotic diseases.