Elanco Launches New ‘common Parasites Of Dogs’ Education Tool

Elanco Companion Animal Health, manufacturer of Comfortis® and Trifexis®, has launched an informative new education tool covering common parasites of dogs. The useful resource will assist veterinary professionals when they are advising clients on the benefits of regular parasite control. With a particular focus on endoparasites, the guide features information on roundworm (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonine), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum), tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum) and fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.). It includes details on the lifecycle of the parasites, how they develop, symptoms and sources of infection, whether the parasites are a risk to pets and humans and eye-catching illustrations demonstrate their lifecycle and what each of the parasites looks like. The common parasites of dogs education tool will be available in two formats, as a ‘tablet friendly’ electronic version and a booklet consisting of individual cards on a metal snap ring. Matthew Rowe, senior brand manager at Elanco Companion Animal Health, says: “Pet owners often get confused by the different parasites that can be picked up by their dogs. The new common parasites of dogs education tool will help veterinary professionals advise their clients about parasites and the benefits of routine worming and flea treatments.” For further information, or for a copy of the common parasites of dogs education tool electronically or as a booklet, please contact your Elanco Companion Animal Health key account manager or email [email protected].

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