A Colour Atlas of Companion Animal Parasites: Life Cycles and Morphological Identification

A Visual Guide to Companion Animal Parasites

This book is a comprehensive color atlas for identifying common parasites of dogs, cats, and horses. It uses simple morphological features and presents parasite life cycles in a straightforward, accurate manner.

Key Features

• Morphological Identification: The book provides a guide for the morphological identification of both adult parasites and their immature stages in tissues, with special consideration given to differential identification.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It covers the general features of major arthropods, helminths, and protozoa of dogs, cats, and horses.
• Climate Change and Parasites: It addresses major parasites of companion animals that may shift regions due to climate change, animal movement, and other factors.
• Practical Resource: With 600 parasite specimens photographed and annotated, the book mirrors what a practitioner might view down a microscope, making it a complete and practical resource for veterinary students, veterinarians, and anyone interested in parasite control.