Parasites: Not So Fun Facts
FLEAS In just one day, a single flea can bite your dog more than 400 times.1 Don’t be confused but…
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A Researcher’s Perspective
Protecting Your Pet Where the Parasite Meets the Skin Dr. Byron Blagburn Comments on Topical Products, Vectra 3D®’s Repellency &…
Now About That Mosquito Research…
*This interview was originally published in 2014. With all the recent attention on mosquitoes and the health risks associated with the…
UF Researchers Say New Test May Identify Tickborne Disease Capable of Infecting Humans
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida veterinary researchers say a simple DNA-based test could help identify strains of a debilitating…
An Interview with Dr. Paula Harvatine
Flea and tick season is upon us and a good time to catch up with a veterinarian for some general…
CAPC Predicts Higher Than Average Heartworm Risk Nationwide this Spring
BEL AIR, Md. (April 5, 2012) – Leading parasitologists with the nonprofit Companion Animal Parasite Council have developed a first-of-its-kind…
ASPCA History: It Started With A Horse
New York City, April 1866: The driver of a cart laden with coal is whipping his horse. Passersby on the…
What is a Parasite?
A parasite is a plant or an animal that lives on or inside another living organism (host). A parasite is…
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a cat get heartworm? How can I tell if my cat has heartworm? What should I KNOW about…