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

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

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

Learn more about how you can influence the future of parasite control in the latest video series from Elanco Animal Health.

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

“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!”

Amy Bagster and Hany Elsheikha, in the first of a two-part article, share insights into the attitude of UK small animal vets towards this approach.

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

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

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

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

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

Making sure dogs are protected from internal and external parasites should be simple, convenient, and … more

This podcast, brought to you by Advocate from Elanco, hears Vet Times’ Paul Imrie in conversation with Jenny Helm, who has an active research interest in Angiostrongylus vasorum.

Lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) is endemic across the UK and its prevalence is increasing1,2. The reasons … more

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

Laura Lacey looks at the main species of this parasite, including their life cycles, and explains how veterinary nurses can assist in educating clients.

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.

Victoria Bowes offers advice on supporting clients with flea, tick and worm prevention, management, and treatment.

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