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Is your parasitology know-how up to scratch?

Exclusive, premium content covering six hot-topic issues, with top tips and take-home info.

Is year-round flea control necessary?​

Fleas are a source of revulsion, distress, and irritation to pet owners, but can also cause disease in pets and owners alike. Year-round flea control is, therefore, important both for animal and human health.
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Tick-borne pathogens in the UK

Tick-borne pathogens pose a wide range of threats, including both established and emerging diseases. In this article, Hany Elsheika explores the risks linked to both native and non-native tick species in the UK and emphasises the possibility of introducing novel pathogens.
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Deworming cats and dogs

Whether and when we should use preventive deworming regimes in cats and dogs, and at what frequency, continues to be debated inside and outside the UK veterinary profession. In this article, Ian Wright discusses which worms should be targeted and at what frequency.
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Responsible use of parasiticides

Despite the benefits of parasiticides, concerns about their potential environmental impact have surfaced in the past few years. This article discusses key aspects of parasiticide use, including their environmental impact, the benefits of responsible application, and the need for innovation in parasite control practices.
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Exotic parasites and dog importation

Increased importation of pets and the expansion of parasite distributions is increasing the risk of pets infected with exotic parasites entering the UK. Veterinary professionals have a vital role in assessing imported dogs for evidence of parasitic infection and putting effective preventive measures in place.
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Angiostrongylus vasorum risks

The spread of lungworm is thought to be influenced by factors such as climate change and the movement of infected animals. In this article, Hany Elsheika discusses the current knowledge on the distribution and risks of A vasorum infection in the UK.
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Is year-round flea control necessary?​

Fleas are a source of revulsion, distress, and irritation to pet owners, but can also cause disease in pets and owners alike. Year-round flea control is, therefore, important both for animal and human health.
Read more...

Tick-borne pathogens in the UK

Tick-borne pathogens pose a wide range of threats, including both established and emerging diseases. In this article, Hany Elsheika explores the risks linked to both native and non-native tick species in the UK and emphasises the possibility of introducing novel pathogens.
Read more...

Deworming cats and dogs

Whether and when we should use preventive deworming regimes in cats and dogs, and at what frequency, continues to be debated inside and outside the UK veterinary profession. In this article, Ian Wright discusses which worms should be targeted and at what frequency.
Read more...

Responsible use of parasiticides

Despite the benefits of parasiticides, concerns about their potential environmental impact have surfaced in the past few years. This article discusses key aspects of parasiticide use, including their environmental impact, the benefits of responsible application, and the need for innovation in parasite control practices.
Read more...

Exotic parasites and dog importation

Increased importation of pets and the expansion of parasite distributions is increasing the risk of pets infected with exotic parasites entering the UK. Veterinary professionals have a vital role in assessing imported dogs for evidence of parasitic infection and putting effective preventive measures in place.
Read more...

Angiostrongylus vasorum risks

The spread of lungworm is thought to be influenced by factors such as climate change and the movement of infected animals. In this article, Hany Elsheika discusses the current knowledge on the distribution and risks of A vasorum infection in the UK.
Read more...

Meet the experts

Meet the experts

Ian Wright

Ian Wright

BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS

A practising vet and co-owner of The Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire, Ian has a master’s degree in veterinary parasitology and is head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) UK and Ireland.

Hany Elsheikha

Hany Elsheikha

BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, FRSPH, DipEVPC

A European Veterinary Parasitology College diplomate and ESCCAP member, Hany has 20 years’ experience in parasitology education and research. He has written more than 200 research papers and articles on parasite pathobiology and control.

“I think we can all agree that climate change is happening… we’re getting hotter summers, we’re getting more extreme weather events, but there’s absolutely no doubt that there are some parasites that are loving those conditions!

Ian Wright, ESCCAP UK and Ireland

“I think we can all agree that climate change is happening… we’re getting hotter summers, we’re getting more extreme weather events, but there’s absolutely no doubt that there are some parasites that are loving those conditions!

Ian Wright, ESCCAP UK and Ireland

Additional resources

Additional resources

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