PR: 7
| Whipworm Infection: USCDC - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/ |
PR: 6
| Parasitic Diseases: Animals (Zoonotic Diseases): USCDC - http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/animals.ht |
PR: 5
| Handbook for Zoonotic Diseases of Companion Animals - http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Products/ha Handbook developed to provide veterinarians, physicians & public health professionals with information on zoonotic diseases of companion animals. Also serves as a tool for educating staff & the general public on the recognition & prevention of zoonotic diseases. Overviews on the importance of zoonoses & the need for multi-disciplinary collaboration, the epidemiology of companion animal bites & scratches. Also includes educational handouts. - Read more |
PR: 5
| Animal Parasitology Images: CVM: Kansas State University - http://www.ksu.edu/parasitology/625tutor |
PR: 5
| Blood Parasites: Merck Veterinary Manual - http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index. |
PR: 5
| Lungworm Infection: Merck Veterinary Manual - http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index. |
PR: 4
| Zoonosis: Sporotrichosis:AVMA - http://www.avma.org/avmacollections/zu/j |
PR: 4
| Companion Animal Parasite Council - http://www.capcvet.org/ |
PR: 4
| Zoonoses: Diseases Spread from Cat to Man - http://www.messybeast.com/zoonoses.htm Zoonoses (also called zoonotic diseases) are diseases that can be passed from animals to man. Most diseases are species specific. Humans don't catch cat flu despite urban legends to the contrary. Most zoonotic diseases can be avoided through good hygiene: disinfecting areas which have become contaminated, washing hands after handling contaminated items (including cats) and wearing rubber gloves to prevent infectious matter entering skin wounds. - Read more |
PR: 4
| Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats: Cornell Feline Health Center: CVM: Cornell University - http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures Gastrointestinal parasitism is a common problem in cats, with prevalence rates as high as 45 percent. The parasites can be wormlike (e.g., stomach worms, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms) or one-celled (e.g., Isospora, Giardia, Toxoplasma) organisms. The signs associated with parasite infections are fairly nonspecific, such as a dull haircoat, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, mucoid or bloody feces, loss of appetite, pale mucous membranes, or a pot-bellied appearance. - Read more |
PR: 4
| Internal Parasites (Worms): Long Beach Animal Hospital - http://www.lbah.com/intpar.htm The study of parasites is called parasitology. - Read more |
PR: 4
| Common Parasites & Diseases: Purina - http://www.purina.com/dogs/health/Common |
PR: 4
| Creepies & Crawlies: Vetinfo Digest - http://www.vetinfo.com/creepies.html |
PR: 4
| Monthly Preventative Reminder Service: US.Merial.com - http://us.merial.com/pet_owners/reminder Keeping your dog or cat free of parasites such as fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms & hookworms is important for the health & safety of your pet. It can be difficult to keep track of preventive healthcare dosage due dates. The Merial Reminder Service. With this free, convenient service, registered users receive monthly e-mail reminders when its time to give their cat their next dose of FRONTLINE® Brand Product or HEARTGARD® (ivermectin). - Read more |
PR: 4
| Intestinal Chlamydial Infections: Merck Veterinary Manual - http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index. |
PR: 4
| Zoonotic Disease Info: Vetinfo Digest - http://www.vetinfo.com/zinfo.html Zoonoses or zoonotic diseases are those that can potentionaly affect both people and other animals. Here we will talk about just a few of the things you can and can't catch from your pet. - Read more |
PR: 4
| Zoonoses & You: Something To Be Concerned About - http://home.earthlink.net/~featherland/o |
PR: 4
| What you should know about internal parasites in cats & dogs: AVMA - http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochu |
PR: 4
| You, Your Cat & Parasites: Companion Animal Parasite Council - http://www.petsandparasites.org/cat-owne Parasite Control Recommendations for Cats. The use of year-round heartworm and broad-spectrum parasite medications, as well as appropriate flea and/or tick products, is the foundation of an effective parasite control program for your cat. - Read more |
PR: 4
| Enteric Zoonoses, 2001 (WSAVA) - http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Pro World Small Animal Veterinary Association 2001. The enteric protozoans infecting dogs & cats that can be zoonotic include Entamoeba histolytica, Balantidium coli (dogs), Cryptosporidium parvum, C. felis, Giardia spp. & Pentatrichomonas hominus. Metronidazole may be effective for the treatment of E. histolytica, B. coli (dogs), Giardia spp. & P. hominus in some animals. - Read more |
