Banfield: Pets live longest in Montana, shortest in Mississippi DVM360 MAGAZINE State of Pet Health Report indicates sterilization plays key role in pet longevity.

Veterinary parasitologists warn of high tick risk DVM360 MAGAZINE Conditions favorable for parasite populations to thrive; year-round preventives urged.

Live from CVC Washington, D.C.: 11 myths about feline heartworm VETERINARY MEDICINE Make sure your team and your clients know the truth when it comes to this deadly but preventable disease in cats.

Have You Heard? Essential oil flea preventives: "Natural" does not equate to no worries (Script) VETERINARY MEDICINE Essential oils' newfound celebrity as flea preventives is bringing to light the differences in oversight of their efficacy and safety.

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Posts and tweets about fleas VETERINARY ECONOMICS Use your social media network to raise awareness about the importance of flea control with these tweets and posts. (Sponsored by Merck Animal Health)

Heartworm preventive resistance and Immiticide shortage VETERINARY MEDICINE Learn about these important issues associated with canine heartworm disease.

8 vectors and hosts of Bartonella bacteria FIRSTLINE Bartonellosis is usually transmitted by cat scratches and bites contaminated with flea feces. Learn more about the animals that host and pass on the Bartonella bacteria.