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Reptile Parasite Data
Years of Hard Work
After Seeing Thousands of Reptiles in Practice...
We have treated and we have tested...but we also logged, which means that we have thousands of anonymous data points on different species. Datapoints that paint a picture and are driving us to change our habits and focus on important critical points in reptile keeping.
Clostridium perfringens
Think twice before PCR testing
Not all positive results mean disease
PCR is a powerful tool, but context matters—
especially with the normal gut bacteria in pets.
A positive result doesn't mean infection or illness.
Testing alone shouldn't guide treatment decisions.
Unnecessary antibiotics fuel resistance and potential unnecessary harm..
Bogus Labs Testing Pets
ISO or RCVS registered lab?
We are encountering more and more cases in reptiles in daily practice where a reports with parasite results has been issued by a non regulated lab. This is having an impact on clinical decisions by vets and affecting animal welfare and public health.
All for the sake of saving a few pounds.
All for the sake of saving a few pounds.
Campylobacter in Reptiles?
Testing Available
We know this is a bacteria we commonly find in dogs with and without gastrointestinal symptoms, but what about in reptiles? It has been proposed that pet reptiles may be a reservoir for this bacteria in the UK.
Coccidia in Bearded Dragons
Testing Available
If you are a Bearded Dragon owner, you have probaby heard about coccidia. Did you know there are two species that we frequently encounter? Find out more about these coccidia.
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Giardia in Dogs and Cats
Testing Available
Find out more about this commonly misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed and overdiagnosed protozoan parasite. This parasite can cause gastrointestinal symptoms or no symptoms in dogs and cats.
Pinworms in Reptiles
Significance
The most commonly recovered parasitic form from reptile faeces is not as pathogenic as frequently mentioned on social platforms and other websites. Find out the key points surrounding these parasites.
Tick-borne Diseases in Dogs
Testing Coming Soon
Find out more about the tick-borne diseases found in dogs, including Borrrelia (Lyme), Anaplasma, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Hepatozoon. These diseases are being detected more frequently in the United Kingdom.
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
"Conduct fecal examinations by centrifugation at least four times during the first year of life, and at least two times per year in adults, depending on patient health and lifestyle factors"
European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP)
"Responsible ownership of cats and dogs includes regular health controls with faecal diagnostics and deworming accompanied by regular testing for efficacy"
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