Ian Wright

Ian Wright biogIan Wright, BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS, is a practising vet and co-owner of The Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire.
He has a master’s degree in veterinary parasitology and is head of the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) UK and Ireland, guideline director for ESCCAP Europe and editorial board member for Companion Animal and VetCPD Journal.

October 2024

Ian Wright looks at the risk assessments and preventive methods to ensure health of companion animals.

31 mins

April 2024

Vets must strike a balance between achieving adequate parasite control for their patients and using parasiticides in a sustainable way. This can only be achieved with a risk-based approach to their use and by giving careful consideration to choosing the right product for the job…

27 mins

January 2024

Ian Wright argues why clinical and subclinical cases of this parasite should be treated with care.

38 mins

December 2023

Ian Wright examines a concerning trend in cats and dogs across the Atlantic – and how UK vets can play their part here.

38 mins

August 2023

Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS discusses the impact of the UK’s weather conditions on both the establishment and spread of parasites.

37 mins

July 2023

“I think we can all agree that climate change is happening… you can see the evidence of that all around us – 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!”

2 mins

June 2023

Ian Wright emphasises the need for assessment of environmental contexts when considering appropriate treatments.

32 mins

May 2023

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

34 mins

March 2023

Ian Wright outlines the most common pathogens found in pets brought into the UK from abroad, and how to screen for them.

56 mins

January 2023

Ian Wright explains how practices can work with owners to create targeted programmes and prevent overtreatment occurring.

31 mins

September 2022

Ian Wright discusses some of the important points members of vet teams can raise with clients about all-year risks.

39 mins

June 2022

Ian Wright shares examples for how to identify, eliminate and prevent the return of these common parasites.

41 mins

May 2022

Thelazia callipaeda, Dirofilaria repens and Linguatula serrata – all three of them zoonoses – have been reported to the APHA and the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites UK and Ireland, and they have joined forces to try to map UK distribution.

3 mins

February 2022

Ian Wright explains the causes of this disease, which can infect humans and cats, and the most effective measures to avoid it.

28 mins

January 2022

Ian Wright describes the common pathogens of significance in the UK, as well as ways of ensuring treatment compliance.

48 mins

October 2021

Ian Wright discusses an evidence-based approach to controlling these types of parasites the in UK canine population.

39 mins

August 2021

Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS considers the challenges of treating and managing infections of this flagellate protozoan in cats and dogs.

36 mins

June 2021

Ian Wright takes five examples of UK zoonoses associated with cats and dogs, their current status and methods of control.

55 mins

March 2021

Ian Wright discusses the latest evidence on this issue and if its cause is due to resistance or lack of owner compliance.

27 mins

January 2021

Ian Wright discusses the importance of regular deworming, routine testing, and prevention in canine and feline patients.

44 mins

July 2020

Ian Wright discusses five ticks and tick-borne pathogens that have the potential to establish in the UK in the next decade.

47 mins

March 2020

Ian Wright discusses the requirements for control strategies to be successful, as well as management of client expectation.

32 mins

Ian Wright considers a risk-based approach for establishing whether this endoparasite regime is essential, and other strategies.

67 mins

January 2020

Ian Wright considers a systematic approach to dealing with such organisms in canine patients entering the UK from abroad.

46 mins

June 2019

Ian Wright takes a look at the importance of accurate parasite control, as well as latest data findings and innovations for tackling household infestations.

31 mins

Ian Wright advocates the blood smear as a useful screening tool for immediate results on a broad range of parasites.

44 mins

April 2019

Climate change and increased pet travel have created a perfect parasitic storm for the UK’s companion animals. Old foes like fleas and endemic ticks, along with emerging threats, are putting pets at ever-greater risk – so which products and advice should practices offer to help even the odds?

39 mins

Ian Wright discusses methods vets can use to get clients on board with continuing to apply parasite treatments to their pets.

39 mins

March 2019

Ian Wright discusses the effectiveness of using sprays to control parasites and how owners can take preventive measures.

28 mins

February 2019

Ian Wright discusses the principles of controlling these parasites and the vital role VNs play in making recommendations for individual pets.

46 mins