An OVC study stresses the need to frequently check dogs and cats for ticks—particularly as climate change lengthens the season
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This year’s National Tick Awareness Month campaign focuses on building awareness about the educational tools available
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Performing thorough tick checks following any outdoor activity is an excellent way to find and remove these parasites promptly
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This invasive species is just one example of the health risks associated with importation of (or travel with) dogs
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In the next issue of Veterinary Practice News Canada, Dr. Katie Clow discusses a relatively new invasive tick species in Canada
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Veterinarians should prompt clients with early appointment notices to avoid potential patient backlog, CAPC says
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Health Canada has allowed Boehringer Ingelheim to expand the claims for two of its parasiticide formulas to include the reduction of B. burgdorferi
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Discuss ways to protect pets against Borrelia burgdorferi infection with clients
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How Boehringer Ingelheim’s tick camp was a true eye-opener to the treat these parasites pose
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Recently, notable changes in the distribution and abundance of tick populations have occurred across North America
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The National Tick Awareness Month (NTAM) campaign is designed to open dialogue between veterinarians and pet owners
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Because dogs don’t always show clinical signs, it can be challenging to understand the true harm to a pet’s health
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Blood-sucking arachnids pose an ever-growing public health challenge and a year-round menace to pets
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Because dogs don’t always show clinical signs, it can be challenging to understand the true harm to a pet’s health
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Why do so many pets continue to go unprotected?
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Last summer, the owner noticed her clothes were covered in ticks—and not the area’s native deer ticks
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“We’re seeing some things that we’ve never seen in the past,” said Bob Gerlach, DVM.
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