Hookworms are becoming resistant to treatment—what now?December 22, 2022Hookworm cases are on the rise, not just in the South, where warm and humid conditions provide a perfect environment for them. In 2018, the prevalence of hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) was just four percent in dogs across the country. Three years prior, it was only two percent, meaning, it had risen by almost 50 percent in that period.
SPONSORED CONTENTPound for Pound: How Diet Makes a Difference in Healthy Weight LossWhile all weight-management diets are designed to reduce a dog’s daily intake of calories, there is more to successful weight loss than calorie reduction. +
Dog parks may be petri dish for parasitesJuly 20, 2020Now more than ever, it is imperative veterinarians ensure their patients are properly protected from parasites.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
Feline parasite solution gets FDA approvalNovember 26, 2019Merck Animal Health has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an extended-duration topical solution that protects cats from fleas, ticks, and other parasites.
Heartgard producer launches feline parasiticideJuly 16, 2018A new monthly heartworm disease prevention product for cats has been announced by Boehringer Ingelheim. Applied topically, Centragard (eprinomectin and praziquantel transdermal solution) can also treat and control hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms.
