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Parasiticides

Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Isoxazoline safety, resistance signal, vector-borne disease trends, and protocol-by-region.

27 articles · showing 21–27·Lives underPharmaceuticals·Last updated 2026-06-02

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Dermatology16 Vaccination & Infectious Disease15 Gastroenterology12 Nutrition12 Canine Osteoarthritis8 Drug Safety & Toxicology8 Endocrinology8 Feline CKD6

PharmaceuticalsApril 13, 2026 · 6 min read

NexGard Plus vs Simparica Trio: Parasite Coverage and Clinic Fit

A label-based comparison of NexGard Plus and Simparica Trio for dogs, including flea, tick, heartworm, intestinal worm, safety, and patient-fit differences.

Ran Chen#Parasiticides

PharmaceuticalsMarch 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Dog Heartworm Prevention: Monthly, Injectable, and Combination Options Compared

A practical guide to dog heartworm prevention, including annual testing, monthly and injectable options, combination parasite products, and missed-dose…

Ran Chen#Parasiticides

DiagnosticsMarch 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Fecal Flotation vs Fecal Antigen Testing: What Each Misses and When to Use Both

A diagnostic comparison of fecal flotation vs fecal antigen testing — sensitivity by parasite, sample handling, repeat testing, and CAPC-aligned screening…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Parasiticides

PharmaceuticalsMarch 4, 2026 · 6 min read

NexGard Plus for Dogs: What It Adds Beyond Flea and Tick Coverage

A label-based guide to NexGard Plus for dogs, including parasite coverage, safety cautions, heartworm testing, and how it differs from regular NexGard.

Ran Chen#Parasiticides

DiagnosticsMarch 2, 2026 · 7 min read

4DX Test for Dogs: What It Screens For, Limits, and What to Do With a Positive

A label-first guide to the 4DX test for dogs — heartworm antigen, Lyme, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia screening, SNAP workflow, false negatives, and next steps.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Parasiticides

PharmaceuticalsFebruary 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Bravecto for Dogs: What It Covers, How Long It Lasts, and When Vets Use It

A label-first guide to Bravecto for dogs, including flea and tick coverage, 12-week versus 8-week tick limits, safety cautions, and patient-fit questions.

Ran Chen#Parasiticides

PharmaceuticalsFebruary 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Simparica Trio for Dogs: Coverage, Safety, and Vet Decision Points

A label-first guide to Simparica Trio for dogs, including parasite coverage, safety cautions, and when a veterinarian may choose another preventive.

Ran Chen#Parasiticides