Every Cat…Every Parasite

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

Cats are uniquely susceptible to a wide array of external and internal parasites but often remain unprotected despite the availability of safe, effective, and comprehensive control products. This presentation will review the common ticks, fleas, and vector-borne infections that threaten feline health, as well as discuss the cestodes and nematodes that infect cats, with the goal of supporting veterinarians in their efforts to protect feline health. Zoonotic concerns and the impact of parasitic infection on the human-animal bond will also be discussed. Every cat deserves protection from every parasite. Join us to learn current recommendations for reaching that goal.

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the important external and internal parasites of cats, including routes of infection and prevalence of feline parasites in different regions of the United States.
  • Review diagnostic strategies for feline vector-borne infections and internal parasites, including why infections are often missed despite our best efforts.
  • Describe options to provide comprehensive parasite treatment and control for cats, including limiting infection from zoonotic agents.

Speaker Bios

Susan Little

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)

Dr. Nelson is the Hospital Director of the VCA Animal Medical Center of N.E. Alabama in Anniston, AL and has been in private practice for 46 years. He was first elected to teh board of the American Heartworm Society in 2001 and has served as the Society president (2004-2007), Symposium Co-chair (2010-2013), and currently is chair of the AHS Research Committee. He is the lead author of the Heartworm Society Guidelines, has authored or coauthored over 30 papers and contributed four chapters to textbooks on the subject of heartworm disease.

RACE Credits

This program is approved by the AAVSB to offer a total of 1.00 CE Credits (1.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 1.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (1.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Medical using the delivery method(s) of: Non-Interactive Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB CE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.