Cooperative efforts among physicians, veterinarians, and other stakeholders are essential to diagnose infectious disease cases more rapidly and accurately

Published May 30, 2023 on https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com

Have you ever asked a client presenting with a pet with vomiting or diarrhea if the animal is on heartworm prevention? Is it relevant? It should be. Intestinal parasites commonly afflict our patients, and those on monthly heartworm prevention may be at lower risk than those without.

Asking clients about a pet’s exposure to other animals at dog parks, grooming, or daycare facilities for our canine friends and cats that go outside is paramount, but we need to take it further, evaluating the need for prevention with a One Health lens.

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