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American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP)
The AAVP is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study of parasites of large animals, small animals, wildlife, and parasites transmissible to humans.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Overview of this skin parasite, commonly known as Walking Dandruff.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Overview of this skin parasite, by Holly Nash, DVM, MS, complete with a photo of the mite.
Cheyletiella
(Mites)
Photos of this mite (including "claw" closeup), from Kansas State University.
Cheyletiella
Dermatitis
The life cycle diagram for this mite is available at the top of this article.
Cheyletiella
in Humans
Article discussing human infestation with Cheyletiella and scabies mites.
Coccidiosis
Information on this protozoal intestinal parasite in an easy-to-understand
question and answer (Q & A) format.
Coccidiosis
Excellent Q & A on this common intestinal parasite of dogs and cats.
Coccidiosis
Detailed clinical discussion of this protozoan parasite.
Coccidiosis
Nice overview of this parasite, in a Q & A format.
Coccidiosis
Easy to follow article on canine and feline coccidiosis, geared to the pet owner.
Cuterebra Species
Life cycle information with photos, from University of Penn School of Veterinary Medicine.
Cuterebra
Infestation in Small Animals
From the Merck Veterinay Manual, complete with a photo of a Cuterebra parasite.
Cuterebra Infestation in Dogs
Brief overview of this parasite, by Dr. Dawn Ruben at Pet Place.
Cuterebriasis
Excellent article br Holly Nash, DVM, MS including a photo of a cuterebra.
Ear
Mites
Learn about ear mites (a.k.a. Otodectes cynotis) from the the Pet Center. Excellent overview including photos.
Ear
Mites
Learn about ear mites, how they are transmitted, what signs are seen, and how to treat this itchy ear condition.
"Itchy Ears Might Be Mites"
Learn about ear mites, the most common clinical signs seen in dogs, and how this condition is treated. From the University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine.
Fleas
Click here to learn to everything about fleas. (separate page of listings
devoted to fleas)
Giardia
Detailed discussion of Giardia cati infection incats.
(See also - Zoonotic
Diseases for human health articles.)
Giardia
Detailed discussion of Giardia lamblia, with photos. Geared toward humans.
Heartworm
Detailed overview of the transmission, signs, treatment, and prevention
of this parasitic disease.
"Hookworm Infestation in Cats"
Brief overview with a photo of hookworm eggs, from Pet Place.
"Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats"
From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This article is available online and in downloadable PDF format.
Hookworms: Pets to Humans
Scientific journal article on canine hookworms and human health hazards, from the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Hookworm - Images
See up close images of several species of this intestinal parasite.
"Managing Hookworms in the Landscape"
Hookworms are notoriously hard to get rid of in the environment. This is necessary to prevent/reduce reinfection. Learn ways to control this parasite in the environment in this article from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
"Hookworms and Why Dogs are Kept off Beaches"
Excellent Q & A on Hookworms, including a diagram of the life cycle of this intestinal parasite. (Cat information is included in this article)
Heartworm Disease In Cats
Links to more information on this parasitic disease, with specific information relating to felines.
Lice
(Pediculosis)
From PetEducation.com. Good article discussing types of lice, life cycle,
and treatment.
