Expert Articles
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Anaplasmosis Risk Increases Nationwide
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilFor 2013, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) predicts an even higher-than-normal infection rate for anaplasmosis nationwide.
Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Heartworm Infections?
by Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Internal Medicine/Cardiology) - College of Vet Med, NC State University, Raleigh, NCThe Companion Animal Parasite Council advocates year-round heartworm prevention for cats and dogs.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Fecal Examinations
by Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD - Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AlabamaHow well a fecal examination is conducted can profoundly affect the health of veterinary patients and their families.
Building the CAPC Forecast
by Dr Robert LundI coordinate the efforts of Clemson experts – some of the country's leading statisticians – to complement the insights of CAPC parasitologists and build parasite forecasts.
CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps: Criteria for Data Inclusion
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKThe Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) requires that the following criteria be met for inclusion of any data in its disease prevalence maps.
Ehrlichiosis Forecast Shows Elevated Infection Rates for Areas of the South
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilFor 2013, the Companion Animal Parasite Council predicts an even higher-than-normal infection rate for ehrlichiosis in southern states from Texas to Virginia.
Heartworm Prevention Key to Reduce Disease Threat in 2013
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe Companion Animal Parasite Council is reminding the veterinary community to advise clients of the need for year-round heartworm protection to curb the emergence of a higher case incidence this year
How to Convince Clients of the Need for Heartworm Preventatives
by Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD - College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.“Heartworms are a foot long. They’re not little itty, dinky bacterial things. They’re giant worms that live in the pulmonary arteries of dogs.”
How To Sign Up for Monthly Email Updates from the CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe best way to stay informed of the parasite activity in your clinic area to sign up for monthly CAPC Parasite Prevalence Map email updates.
Implementing the CAPC Guidelines: Making a Difference in Your Practice
by Gary Holfinger, DVM and Jeanne Eisenhour, DVMWhile the basic principles of the guidelines are simple, in some practices they can require significant changes...
Lyme Disease Threat Extremely High in 2013
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe threat of Lyme disease will be especially high this year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council’s annual forecast.
Old Challenges, New Guidelines
by Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, PhD Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue UniversityToday, we have the knowledge and a wider range of products to treat and prevent common internal and external parasites in pets.
Parasite Control in Pets Requires Year-Round Vigilance
by Mike Paul, DVMPets presented for complaints associated with some pathology of their skin comprise a large percentage of cases seen by veterinarians.
Parasite Protection: Compelling Clients to Comply
by Mike Paul, DVM and Michael Thomas, DVMFor many of us in practice, the adoption and implementation of the CAPC guidelines for parasite prevention and control will require fundamental changes in long-accepted protocols.
The Bond Cats, Dogs and Their Owners Shouldn’t Share
by Peter M. Schantz, VMD, PhD - Epidemiologist, Division of Parasitic Diseases, CDC, Atlanta, GAZoonotic disease prevention is a challenge to health care professionals, and that includes veterinarians.
The Case for Year-Round Flea and Tick Control
by Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD - Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KansasOn-again, off-again preventive programs are not the optimal way to safeguard the health of pets and their families.
The Case for Year-Round Parasite Control
by Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.The system currently being used to prevent heartworm disease is not working. There are several reasons behind this failure.
Tick-Borne Diseases Reported in Most States, Expert Says
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma“We’re seeing a huge tick expansion, and we’ve seen tick species move into new areas,” said Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DEVPC
Understanding the Maps – Key Factors that Influence the Results
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKThe CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps are designed to show the proportion of pets tested which test positive for a given infection using available assays.
What’s Your Risk?
by Charlotte A. Lacroix, DVM, Esq - Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc., Whitehouse Station, New JerseyLiability for the transmission of zoonotic diseases can be a disaster waiting to happen.
Who Is Uniquely Susceptible to Parasites Transmitted by Dogs and Cats?
by Eugenia Marcus, MD and Leonard C. Marcus, VMD, MDHow parasitism can be prevented is a component that both veterinary and human health care professionals should be prepared to discuss with clients and patients.
Why Fecal Centrifugation is Better
by Byron L. Blagburn, MS, PhD, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, ALOf all the diagnostic techniques used to detect gastrointestinal parasites, none is more accurate and reliable than centrifugal fecal flotation when it is performed properly.
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Fecal Examinations
by Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD - Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AlabamaHow well a fecal examination is conducted can profoundly affect the health of veterinary patients and their families.
Why Fecal Centrifugation is Better
by Byron L. Blagburn, MS, PhD, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, ALOf all the diagnostic techniques used to detect gastrointestinal parasites, none is more accurate and reliable than centrifugal fecal flotation when it is performed properly.
What’s Your Risk?
by Charlotte A. Lacroix, DVM, Esq - Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc., Whitehouse Station, New JerseyLiability for the transmission of zoonotic diseases can be a disaster waiting to happen.
How To Sign Up for Monthly Email Updates from the CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe best way to stay informed of the parasite activity in your clinic area to sign up for monthly CAPC Parasite Prevalence Map email updates.
Anaplasmosis Risk Increases Nationwide
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilFor 2013, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) predicts an even higher-than-normal infection rate for anaplasmosis nationwide.
Ehrlichiosis Forecast Shows Elevated Infection Rates for Areas of the South
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilFor 2013, the Companion Animal Parasite Council predicts an even higher-than-normal infection rate for ehrlichiosis in southern states from Texas to Virginia.
Heartworm Prevention Key to Reduce Disease Threat in 2013
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe Companion Animal Parasite Council is reminding the veterinary community to advise clients of the need for year-round heartworm protection to curb the emergence of a higher case incidence this year
Lyme Disease Threat Extremely High in 2013
by Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA - Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite CouncilThe threat of Lyme disease will be especially high this year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council’s annual forecast.
Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Heartworm Infections?
by Clarke E. Atkins, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Internal Medicine/Cardiology) - College of Vet Med, NC State University, Raleigh, NCThe Companion Animal Parasite Council advocates year-round heartworm prevention for cats and dogs.
Building the CAPC Forecast
by Dr Robert LundI coordinate the efforts of Clemson experts – some of the country's leading statisticians – to complement the insights of CAPC parasitologists and build parasite forecasts.
How to Convince Clients of the Need for Heartworm Preventatives
by Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD - College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.“Heartworms are a foot long. They’re not little itty, dinky bacterial things. They’re giant worms that live in the pulmonary arteries of dogs.”
The Case for Year-Round Parasite Control
by Dwight D. Bowman, MS, PhD College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.The system currently being used to prevent heartworm disease is not working. There are several reasons behind this failure.
Who Is Uniquely Susceptible to Parasites Transmitted by Dogs and Cats?
by Eugenia Marcus, MD and Leonard C. Marcus, VMD, MDHow parasitism can be prevented is a component that both veterinary and human health care professionals should be prepared to discuss with clients and patients.
Implementing the CAPC Guidelines: Making a Difference in Your Practice
by Gary Holfinger, DVM and Jeanne Eisenhour, DVMWhile the basic principles of the guidelines are simple, in some practices they can require significant changes...
Old Challenges, New Guidelines
by Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, PhD Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue UniversityToday, we have the knowledge and a wider range of products to treat and prevent common internal and external parasites in pets.
The Case for Year-Round Flea and Tick Control
by Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD - Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KansasOn-again, off-again preventive programs are not the optimal way to safeguard the health of pets and their families.
Parasite Control in Pets Requires Year-Round Vigilance
by Mike Paul, DVMPets presented for complaints associated with some pathology of their skin comprise a large percentage of cases seen by veterinarians.
Parasite Protection: Compelling Clients to Comply
by Mike Paul, DVM and Michael Thomas, DVMFor many of us in practice, the adoption and implementation of the CAPC guidelines for parasite prevention and control will require fundamental changes in long-accepted protocols.
The Bond Cats, Dogs and Their Owners Shouldn’t Share
by Peter M. Schantz, VMD, PhD - Epidemiologist, Division of Parasitic Diseases, CDC, Atlanta, GAZoonotic disease prevention is a challenge to health care professionals, and that includes veterinarians.
Understanding the Maps – Key Factors that Influence the Results
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKThe CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps are designed to show the proportion of pets tested which test positive for a given infection using available assays.
CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps: Criteria for Data Inclusion
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKThe Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) requires that the following criteria be met for inclusion of any data in its disease prevalence maps.
Tick-Borne Diseases Reported in Most States, Expert Says
by Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma“We’re seeing a huge tick expansion, and we’ve seen tick species move into new areas,” said Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DEVPC