399: Fact or Fiction-Parasites and Protection

About this episode

The episode discusses myths about parasites in pets and emphasizes the importance of year-round prevention.

This episode is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360 to unpack the biggest myths about parasites in dogs and cats, including why year-round prevention is non-negotiable. Throughout the episode, the duo dives into why “indoor-only” and “seasonal” thinking puts pets and families at risk, and how tapeworms and other under-the-radar parasites can signal broader health and zoonotic concerns.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Christman, DVM, MBA

Guest: Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)

Topics covered

• parasites
• pet health
• myths
• prevention
• zoonotic concerns

Keywords

• parasites
• dogs
• cats
• prevention
• health
• tapeworms
• zoonotic

Sponsors

Elanco Animal Health

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