Vector-borne parasite transmission in the UK and the role of the veterinary nurse in education

Strategies to limit vector-borne disease rely on a combination of practical control measures and preventative drug treatments; these form the basis of control protocols for individual pets. As the...

Management of ticks and tick-borne diseases: challenges and opportunities

Ticks can seriously compromise the health of affected animals through various mechanisms. For example, severe anaemia or immunosuppression can result from blood loss caused by the feeding and...

Clinical signs of parasitic disease in imported pets

By being aware of the clinical presentations of the potentially imported parasites discussed in this article, further investigation can be performed, and treatment initiated from an early stage. This...

Tick-borne diseases in dogs

Advising clients about prevention of tick bites, especially in the spring and summer months, may help prevent exposure to some dangerous TBDs. Some effective ways to avoid tick bites are to wear...