New Threats, New Protocols: Future-Proofing Your Small Animal Parasite Protocols

Présenté par Christopher Fernandez-Prada, D.M.V., M. Sc., Ph. D.

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1. At what age should puppies and kittens ideally start being dewormed? *
2. If an owner adopts a puppy at 8 weeks of age and it has never been dewormed, what schedule should they follow? *
3. What parasite can the flea transmit? *
4. Which tick can complete its entire life cycle by feeding exclusively on the dog? *
5. When should heartworm antigen testing ideally be conducted? *
6. Echinococcus granulosus/canadensis is a parasite found in Canada. In what species is the intermediate host found? *
7. What is the typical incubation period for human alveolar echinococcosis? *
8. If Echinococcus multilocularis eggs are found in the feces, what should be done right away? *
9. If a dog is living in or travelling to an Echinococcus endemic area, what are the general CPEP recommendations? *
10. Veterinarians can reinforce public health messages. What is NOT a public health recommendation? *