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Worm your way into wellness visits

May 1, 2008

Biannual deworming protects patients and encourages regular wellness visits.

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"So that's what a flea looks like!"

April 1, 2008

Dr. Melisa Hicks got clients' attention about parasites by hanging a giant picture of a flea where it couldn't be missed.

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An update on anaplasmosis in dogs

April 1, 2008

Canine anaplasmosis is caused by one of two gram-negative, obligate, intracellular bacterial agents, Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Anaplasma platys. Both types are likely spread by ticks and can occur worldwide.

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Powerful protection against a wide range of internal parasites (Sponsored by Virbac Animal Health)

April 1, 2008

You can reduce infection rates by formulating a comprehensive parasite prevention program for your patients, a strategy recommended by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Add feline heartworms to your priority list

April 1, 2008

Heartworms can sneak up on cats—and you. Prepare yourself, then use a handout to start talking prevention with clients.

How about heartworms and raw hamburger?

March 18, 2008

3/18/08 - While I was sleeping and my husband Mark was working on the other side of the county, a terribly tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning. An SUV driven by a 23-year-old Lancaster County woman got on the highway (U.S. Route 30) on the wrong side. Unbeknownst to the passengers in the Honda Civic that was traveling the correct way on the highway, they were about to experience the last moments of their lives.

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CAPC primary guidelines

March 1, 2008

Pet-owner awareness of heartworms and fleas can serve as the foundation for effective prevention and control of other parasites.

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Monitoring flea susceptibility to imidacloprid (Sponsored by Bayer Healthcare)

March 1, 2008

An ongoing study on flea susceptibility indicates that fleas show no signs of reduced susceptibility to the active ingredient in several flea products.

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A guide to canine parasiticides

March 1, 2008

A list of selected canine parasiticides.

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