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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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"