Posts tagged "Parasitology"

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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,...

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19 min read

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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...

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11 min read

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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...

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9 min read

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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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