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.

January 2019

Leishmaniosis: diagnoses and treatment in travelled or imported dogs

Ian Wright discusses the increasing threat of this vector-borne disease, and how to recognise and manage infection.

36 mins

April 2018

Taking the fight to ectoparasites: tests, treatments and tactics

Old foes and emerging tick threats are putting the pet population at increasing risk. Parasitologist Ian Wright looks at what veterinary practices can do and recommend to help tackle ticks and fight fleas – both at home and for travelling pets.

23 mins
Bartonellosis in cats: a new flea-based threat

Ian Wright details the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control of Bartonella species infections in feline patients, as well as precautions nurses should take when in contact with infected patients and advising owners on how to reduce the risk of exposure.

39 mins
Small animal parasite diagnosis

Ian Wright discusses methods of identifying and examining parasitic infections in cats and dogs, such as ticks and fleas.

64 mins

March 2018

Changes to pet passport scheme post-Brexit

Ian Wright discusses possible changes to the Pet Travel Scheme following Brexit.

45 mins
Bartonellosis in cats: update on management and treatment

Ian Wright investigates the causes of bacterial infections in felines, discussing various means of limiting the zoonotic risk.

32 mins

October 2017

Controlling tapeworm part 2: threat from overseas

Ian Wright, in the second of a two-part article, looks at the rapidly evolving danger of Echinococcus multilocularis establishing in the UK.

32 mins

August 2017

Controlling tapeworms – hydatid disease threat and economic loss

In the first of a two-part article, Ian Wright looks at established and emerging tapeworms causing zoonotic and financial risk.

34 mins

June 2017

Parasitologist Ian Wright discusses the evolving parasite risks facing dogs, including the growing threat of lungworm and ticks.

28 mins

April 2017

Fleas and ticks: how to get the compliance message across

Climate change is having a big impact on the threats posed by ectoparasites to the nation’s pets. Here, one of the UK’s leading parasitologists, Ian Wright, looks at what veterinary practices can do to help tackle ticks and fight fleas.

23 mins

March 2017

Parasitologist Ian Wright, head of ESCCAP UK & Ireland, discusses tapeworms in UK cats, their significance, treatment and control.

23 mins

February 2017

Parasitologist Ian Wright, head of ESCCAP UK & Ireland, discusses human toxocarosis, its control and the role of cats in its transmission.

26 mins

July 2016

The threat from ticks and tick-borne diseases is changing. Get the latest independent information here.

51 mins

June 2016

Canine and feline parasite control at home and abroad

Ian Wright looks at frequently asked questions from owners and veterinary professionals on protecting pets from parasites in the household and when travelling.

35 mins

May 2016

Tick-borne diseases: treatment and prevention of growing issue

Ian Wright details ticks posing the most threat to UK dogs and their owners, and emphasises the veterinary profession’s role in limiting new disease outbreaks.

45 mins

March 2016

Toxoplasmosis: zoonotic risk and management strategies

Ian Wright offers advice for vets for cat owners on parasite Toxoplasma gondii and its transmission potential to people, while preventing human-cat bond erosion.

24 mins

November 2015

Controversies and practicalities of human toxocarosis control

ABSTRACT Toxocara species are a group of intestinal nematodes infecting dogs (T canis) and cats … more

27 mins