Retrospective analyses of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease and ectoparasite preventive medication compliance in veterinary practices in the USA

Retrospective analyses of heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) disease and ectoparasite preventive medication compliance in veterinary practices in the USA

Abstract Background Compliance failure with administration of heartworm (HW) disease preventives has been reported as the main contributor to HW disease incidence in medicalized dogs. This study aimed to evaluate purchase compliance with different canine HW preventive products in the USA. Methods An...

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Main Authors: Kennedy Mwacalimba, Derek Sears, Christopher Brennan, Barbara Poulsen Nautrup, Jenifer Sheehy, Kristine Smith, Christopher Adolph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Heartworm
Flea
Tick
Purchase compliance
Retrospective analysis
Dog
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05735-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05735-y

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