Fleas, Ticks, & Lapses in Coverage: How to Protect Dogs Every Day with Dr. Lindsay Starkey

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 5 a.m.

b'Fleas and ticks haven\\u2019t thrived for millions of years by being easy to beat. In this episode, guest Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), shares some of her vast bug knowledge with host Katie Berlin, DVM. They discuss some of the reasons we still see so many fleas, ticks, and tick-borne diseases in practice, including why there\\u2019s no real \\u201coff season\\u201d for ectoparasites, why puppies in particular are at risk for falling through the cracks during that first year, and ways to make year-round prevention easier for pet owners.\\n\\nResources:\\nus.bravecto.com\\n\\nContact us:\\nPodcast@briefmedia.com\\n\\nWhere to find us:\\nCliniciansbrief.com/podcasts\\nFacebook.com/clinciansbrief\\nTwitter: @cliniciansbrief\\nInstagram: @clinicians.brief\\n\\nThe Team:\\nKatie Berlin, DVM - Host\\nSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services\\nRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing'