Zoetis has announced the launch of Vetscan Imagyst, a new in-clinic diagnostic tool initially for testing cats' and dogs' faecal samples for parasites but which has broader applications in the future. 

The company says the system uses a combination…

The Big Flea Project, sponsored by MSD Animal Health (the maker of Bravecto), has published a study which found significantly more fleas on cats and dogs in Wales, and on animals which had been treated with fipronil as opposed to other antiparasiticides…

Martin Whitehead MRCVS is calling on the profession to adopt a responsible use of parasiticides after a study he co-authored found UK rivers contaminated with fipronil and imidacloprid. 

'Potential role of veterinary flea products in widespread pesticide…

Elanco has announced the launch of Credelio Plus, a broad spectrum oral parasiticide for the control of fleas, ticks and worms in dogs.

Credelio Plus is a palatable, chewy, monthly tablet which contains milbemycin oxime for the control of the gastrointestinal…

Horiba is holding a CPD webinar on 1st July 2021 at 7:30pm, when Ian Wright (the parasite guru, not the footballer) will talk about the importance of parasite testing protocols for imported pets in the face of increasing disease threats. 

Ian (pictured…

MSD Animal Health has launched its Summer Staycation campaign with a range of resources to help veterinary practices keep their clients safe from parasites while holidaying in the UK.

MSD says the Summer Staycation campaign is designed to support the needs…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched NexGard Combo spot-on, billed as the first and only broad-spectrum parasiticide to treat cats for fleas, ticks, ear mites, roundworms and tapeworms.

NexGard Combo is a systemic isoxazoline-based endectocide designed specifically…

Vetoquinol has been granted EU marketing authorisation for Felpreva (tigolaner/emodepside/praziquantel) for spot-on prevention and treatment of mixed parasitic infestations/infections in cats¹.

Felpreva is the first spot-on parasiticide for cats that…

Horiba UK is hosting a free webinar for vets about controlling parasites associated with raw feeding, presented by parasite guru Ian Wright MRCVS, on Thursday 27th January at 7:30pm. 

The company points to an increasing trend across Europe towards feeding…

Vetoquinol has launched Felpreva (POM-V), the only spot-on parasiticide for cats which provides three months’ protection against fleas and ticks plus treatment against roundworms, tapeworms and ear mites in a single dose.

Felpreva contains emodepside…

Krka has launched a palatable version of Milprazon, its broad-spectrum cat and dog wormer.

Krka says Milprazon Chewable is the first wormer in its category with proven palatability for dogs based on EMA Testing Guidelines.

In a study¹, more than 85% of…

Elanco Animal Health, maker of Advocate, is highlighting a new study which found that in a group of dogs naturally infected by Angiostronglyus vasorum, 36.1% were clinically asymptomatic and apparently healthy.¹ 

This, says the company, suggests that infection…

Elanco Animal Health has launched Plus Pummet, an online game in which veterinary professionals can win monthly £50 Secret Escapes vouchers for getting the highest score.

Game players have to 'catch' falling symbols marked with a '+' or the Credelio…

Boehringer has launched Frontline Wormer for cats and dogs.

Frontline wormer for cats contains praziquantel and pyrantel embonate, and for dogs it also contains febantel.

According to the company, Frontline Wormer is effective agains all types of intestinal…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Parassess, an unbranded online dog parasite risk checker which leaves vets to make their own prescribing decision.

The online risk checker, which is available at www.parassess.co.uk, asks pet owners a series of questions…

CVS is to fund a study at the University of Bristol to assess the environmental risk from ectoparasite treatments in companion animals.

Concern has been expressed in the profession about environmental contamination from products used in companion animal…

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (BIAH) has discontinued Broadline Spot-on for cats as it has been superseded by Nexgard Combo.

Broadline was a fipronil-based parasiticide which also contained (S)-methoprene, eprinomectin and praziquantel.

NexGard Combo…

RCVS Council has decided to delay the implementation of new 'under care' guidance covering the prescription of POM-V parasiticides until 12th January 2024.

The decision was made after Council heard increasing reports that practices have not been…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched an online educational hub to help practices use a risk-based approach to responsible parasiticide prescribing in their practice.

whatstherisk.co.uk has been created for all practice staff and contains advice from para…

MSD has been given approval by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate for an injectable version of Bravecto, its parasiticide for dogs, which lasts a whole year.

This new injectable fluralaner formulation is approved for the immediate and persistent killing…

Krka has launched 'Ears to Tail', a range of veterinary practice resources designed to encourage a responsible, risk-based approach to the use of parasiticides.

The materials include pet owner guides, reception posters and slides to display on…

Zoetis has updated the packaging for Simparica Trio, its monthly chewable parasiticide for dogs.

The refreshed packaging keeps the same colour scheme, but the graphics indicating the product uses stand out better.

The company has also added an area on the…

Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Frontpro (afoxolaner), the first over-the-counter flea and tick treatment for dogs.

The new product is being sold through e-retailers including Pet Drugs Online, Animed and Pets at Home.

Frontpro is claimed to kill fleas…

The Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) group at the University of Cambridge has published a study in the Equine Veterinary Journal that reveals a significant rise in the proportion of positive faecal worm egg counts (FWECs) among UK horses over…

Elanco will be hosting a panel discussion about hydatid disease at BSAVA Congress on Friday 21st March.

The panel will present the latest information on the prevalence of this zoonotic disease, review prevention strategies, and highlight the significance…