Endoparasites

Worms are the most common endoparasites of companion animals and infestations rank among the most critical of parasitic infestations in cats and dogs. In light of the consequences of worm infestation, it's easy to understand why veterinarians recommend that cats and dogs be wormed regularly, at least four times a year. Advocate^®/Advantage multi^® combines imidacloprid and moxidectin and delivers activity against a wide range of ecto- and endoparasites. The following sections offer you scientific information about endoparasites.

Advocate^®: Effective Against Ascarids

Ascarids are well known nematodes infecting domestic animals and man. The genera of interest in cats and dogs are Toxocara and Toxascaris. more...

Advocate^®: Effective Against Hookworms

Hookworms are blood sucking nematode parasites of many mammalian species, including man. Hookworms are distributed world-wide and a major nematode infection causing clinical signs in dogs of all ages: Ancylostoma spp. is more prevalent in warmer climates, whilst Uncinaria sp. prefers temperate climates. more...

Advocate^®: Effective Against Whipworms

Whipworms are parasites of the caecum, and in heavy infections the colon, of many mammalian species. The canine whipworm, Trichuris vulpis, is found worldwide and may be of considerable clinical significance. There is no evidence that T. vulpis is capable of infecting cats. more...

Advocate^®: Effective Against Heartworms

In general, non-intestinal filarial nematodes are characterized by their location in the deeper tissue of the host’s body and their dependence upon blood-feeding arthropod vectors for transmission. In companion animals, the most important filarial nematode with zoonotic potential is Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of canine cardiovascular dirofilariasis, better known as canine heartworm disease. more...

Advocate^®: Effective Against Lungworms

Canine angiostrongylosis is an emerging disease with increasing numbers of diagnosed cases in dogs and other canids. It is caused by Angiostrongylus vasorum which belongs to the family of Angiostrongylidae. First discovered in France, it is also called French heartworm. Since its discovery A. vasorum has been found in many countries all over Europe, Africa and the Americas. Advocate^® is newly registered in Europe for the treatment of A. vasorum in dogs. more...