Is your parasitology
know-how up to scratch?

Is your parasitology know-how up to scratch?

Exclusive, premium content covering nine 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One health: in the context of pet ownership

Although the one health programme is not new, it has become increasingly important over the past few years. In this article, Norbert Mencke discusses the connection between human, animal and environmental health.

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An expert perspective on cat parasites and public health

As cat populations grow and become a more integral part of our human communities and homes, the unique role of cats in spreading parasitic zoonoses is becoming increasingly important. However, our understanding of cat parasites is lacking, compared to that of dogs.

Feline behaviour – tailoring care for cats’ unique needs

A vet visit is stressful for most cats and clearly their owners, too. In fact, many cat owners report that their cats did not only show signs of distress while travelling and during the vet visit, but continued to demonstrate abnormal behaviour once they returned home. In this article, Norbert Mencke covers medicine to treat parasites, creating suitable environments and owner compliance.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One health: in the context of pet ownership

Although the one health programme is not new, it has become increasingly important over the past few years. In this article, Norbert Mencke discusses the connection between human, animal and environmental health.

An expert perspective on cat parasites and public health

As cat populations grow and become a more integral part of our human communities and homes, the unique role of cats in spreading parasitic zoonoses is becoming increasingly important. However, our understanding of cat parasites is lacking, compared to that of dogs.

Feline behaviour – tailoring care for cats’ unique needs

A vet visit is stressful for most cats and clearly their owners, too. In fact, many cat owners report that their cats did not only show signs of distress while travelling and during the vet visit, but continued to demonstrate abnormal behaviour once they returned home. In this article, Norbert Mencke covers medicine to treat parasites, creating suitable environments and owner compliance.

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Meet the experts

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

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.

Norbert Mencke

DVM, DipEVPC

A lecturer in parasitology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Norbert was previously head of veterinary scientific affairs, policy and stakeholder affairs and global veterinary services at Bayer. He is currenly global medical manager for parasitology at Vetoquinol SA.

“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

Is your parasitologyknow-how up to scratch?

Is your parasitology know-how up to scratch?

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.

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.

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.

Responsible use of parasiticides

Exotic parasites and dog importation

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.

One health: in the context of pet ownership

Although the one health programme is not new, it has become increasingly important over the past few years. In this article, Norbert Mencke discusses the connection between human, animal and environmental health.

An expert perspective on cat parasites and public health

As cat populations grow and become a more integral part of our human communities and homes, the unique role of cats in spreading parasitic zoonoses is becoming increasingly important. However, our understanding of cat parasites is lacking, compared to that of dogs.

Feline behaviour – tailoring care for cats’ unique needs

Is year-round flea control necessary?​

Tick-borne pathogens in the UK

Deworming cats and dogs

Responsible use of parasiticides

Exotic parasites and dog importation

Angiostrongylus vasorum risks

One health: in the context of pet ownership

An expert perspective on cat parasites and public health

Feline behaviour – tailoring care for cats’ unique needs

Felpreva Purrrfect Match

Meet the experts

Meet the experts

Ian Wright

Hany Elsheikha

Norbert Mencke

Additional resources

Additional resources

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Is your parasitology
know-how up to scratch?

Is year-round flea control necessary?

Is year-round flea control necessary?