Dog parasites: What you should know
From ticks, fleas, and mites to worms: there are many different parasite species that can harm your dog. Find out how to prevent and treat them here.
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Risk of parasites in dogs
With our Parassess free online tool checker, you can assess the local parasite risks for your dog so you can protect them better.
The geography of pet parasites is changing
Climate change facilitates new pet parasites way beyond ticks and flea bites in dogs and cats
Ruminant parasite control in a nutshell
An exclusive drug-based approach to fight worms is dying. Dr. Ray Kaplan, from Georgia University, explains five things you need to know.
Pet parasites are still here. What's the risk?
What's the risk of pet parasites? They’re a growing challenge due to climate change. Check how to protect your dog and cat from fleas, ticks and more.
Say no to the uninvited guests
Find out how to keep fleas, ticks and worms away from your cat.
FDA approval NexGard PLUS for dogs
Boehringer Ingelheim Receives FDA Approval for NexGard® PLUS - A Beef-Flavored Soft Chew That Protects Dogs from Internal and External Parasites
A beginner’s guide to fighting off cat parasites
Prof. Donato Traversa explains the risk of multiparasitic infections and/or infestations in cats
Thelaziosis dog eyeworms
Have you heard of Thelaziosis? In Europe, some fruit flies host an emerging parasite known as “eyeworm”, an infestation which causes more or less severe conjunctivitis, sometimes leading to corneal ulcers and even blindness in dogs.
NexGard COMBO for cats EMA marketing authorization
Boehringer Ingelheim received marketing authorization from the EMA (European Medicine Agency) for its NexGard® COMBO topical solution for cats.
Algorithms to battle heartworm disease
Partnership with the University of Melbourne uses AI to develop new veterinary solutions for pets
Odile Bain Memorial Prize 2021
Brilliant early-career scientists in parasitology recognized
Five facts everyone should know about heartworms
Heartworms are dangerous parasites that can infest pets through mosquito bites, causing serious illness. Here are five key facts we all should know about heartworms.
Breakthrough introduction innovation pet parasiticides
In 2014, Boehringer introduced a new product, which became the first in a new class of isoxazoline products for flea and tick protection in dogs.
LongRange
Longrange® is effective in the control of most internal and external parasites of cattle: gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, grubs, mites.
Eqvalan® / Zimecterin® / Eqvalan®GoldEqvalan®Duo / Zimecteri
For treatment and prevention of parasitic infestations in horses and donkeys due to large and small strongyles, ascarids.
Broadline®
Protects cats against the broadest spectrum of internal and external parasites including adult fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms.
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Three challenges shape future antiparasitic treatment
The three key challenges that will shape the future of antiparasitic treatment
Two new claims for Nexgard range in EU and Australia
Boehringer Ingelheim expands the label claims of its NexGard® brands for the treatment of two severe skin diseases in dogs in the EU and in Australia.
New indications NexGard, NexGard SPECTRA and Broadline
New therapeutic indications for NexGard®, NexGard SPECTRA® and Broadline® approved by EMA
NexGard COMBO
Delivered in a highly palatable beef-flavoured chew that kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and the treatment and control of tick infestations in dogs and puppies.
It is about saving lives Alexis Jaliquias feline blood bank
Veterinarian Alexis Jaliquias founded one of the first blood banks for cats in South America
How fast can a cheetah run wild and free?
Cheetahs’ top speed can reach up to 120km/h. But habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and hunting made these impressive animals critically endangered.
COVID-19: Ivermectin in Animal Health products
Boehringer Ingelheim manufactures several veterinary products containing ivermectin. They are not approved or suitable for use in humans to try to prevent or treat COVID-19.