Posts tagged "Parasitology"
Toxoplasmosis in companion animals
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite has ...
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Recognising common ectoparasites: Picture guide and useful tricks for differentiation
Parasite identification is something which veterinary nurses in practice can be heavily involved in,...
19 min read
Beyond medication: why nutrition matters in parasite control in dogs
In companion animals, parasitic infections remain a pressing health concern, impairing digestive hea...
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Angiostrongylus vasorum: insights into bleeding diathesis and survival in dogs
Angiostrongylus vasorum (also known as lungworm and French heartworm) is a parasitic nematode that a...
11 min read
Toxoplasmosis and neosporosis as causes of neurological disease in companion animals
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan parasite that can cause meningoencephalitis in infec...
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Common mites in cats: what to look for and how to treat them
Cats with mite infestations present with “reaction patterns”. Unlike dogs, where associated lesions ...
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Acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats: causes and faecal analysis
Acute diarrhoea is a common complaint seen in first-opinion small animal veterinary practice. Despit...
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Diagnosing and treating feline demodicosis
Feline demodicosis is a disease associated with three Demodex mites. These are Demodex cati, Demodex...
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Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions
Skin cases benefit from a detailed history, a physical examination to determine the health status of...
9 min read
Treating canine scabies - a guide for veterinary professionals
Canine scabies (sarcoptic mange) is one of the oldest known skin diseases. It is caused by the super...
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