In the UK veterinary industry there is renewed focus on the use of a more risk based approach for prescribing parasiticides for companion animals.
Year-round treatment with broad spectrum parasiticides would, of course, reduce parasite exposure, clinical disease and zoonotic risk. However “blanket treatment” of this nature can lead to a number of potential unintended consequences, including unnecessary medication for pets and, of course, expense for owners. Prescribing parasite treatment on the basis of a risk analysis and as part of wider treatment advice helps to avoid these pitfalls.
Krka’s Vet2Vet Insights series now offers a guide to help practices navigate this topic in an informed and effective way.
This new guide covers the following key areas:
Contact your Krka account manager for a copy today!
Krka provides a flexible range of pet parasite treatment and prevention solutions to enable veterinary practices to provide tailored health plans for their clients and their pets.
We recommend that vets discuss together with pet owners the most suitable prevention or treatment regimes for the client’s specific pet and lifestyle set of circumstances.
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