Top 100 Questions and Answers about Fleas and Pets - Elsheikha, Hany; Wright, Ian; Dryden, Michael
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If a pet has a flea problem, you're probably trying to solve it. Unfortunately, flea infestations are very difficult to eliminate! Thankfully, we now know more about the biology and treatment of fleas than ever before, which has led to safe, effective, and affordable treatments, both on pets and in the home environment. This book provides an easy introduction to fleas for pet owners and the veterinary professionals advising them, to help effectively prevent, control and treat infestations. Detailing the most effective treatment and prevention options, the book: Provides accessible and easy to…mehr

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If a pet has a flea problem, you're probably trying to solve it. Unfortunately, flea infestations are very difficult to eliminate! Thankfully, we now know more about the biology and treatment of fleas than ever before, which has led to safe, effective, and affordable treatments, both on pets and in the home environment. This book provides an easy introduction to fleas for pet owners and the veterinary professionals advising them, to help effectively prevent, control and treat infestations. Detailing the most effective treatment and prevention options, the book: Provides accessible and easy to understand information as commonly asked questions and answers. Describes the changes in animal and human health when flea infestations occur.Includes practical advice pitched at a level for both owners and veterinary nurses.Top 100 Question and Answers About Fleas covers all the important facts you need to know about fleas in an easy question and answer format. Informative and interesting, it is an invaluable aid in your quest to provide the best quality of life to beloved pets.
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Hany Elsheikha is a Professor and Personal Chair of Interdisciplinary Parasitology at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham. He is also the head of the European Scientific Counsel of Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) for the UK and Ireland and is a diplomate of the European Veterinary Parasitology College (EVPC). Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Advance Higher Education. From 2014 to 2015, he was the inaugural Specialty Chief Editor of Parasitology for Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Since joining the University of Nottingham in 2007, Prof. Elsheikha has played a pivotal role in establishing the veterinary parasitology curriculum. His scientific work spans multiple disciplines, combining parasitology, molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and drug discovery, with a focus on how parasites alter host signaling pathways for potential therapeutic benefits. He has authored over 300 research and professional articles on parasite pathobiology and control, holds one U.S. patent, and has written or edited seven books. His ongoing research includes host-parasite interactions, anti-parasitic drug discovery, and understanding parasites with public health impacts.Prof. Elsheikha's career reflects his dedication to the practical application of his research. For instance, he has developed innovative methods for managing livestock parasitic infections and improving preventive health strategies for companion animals. He regularly contributes to clinical guidelines and innovative solutions to parasite control, including in high-profile veterinary events like the London Vet Show (ORCID) (ESCCAP) (Vet Times). He also serves as an expert reviewer for several national and international journals and funding agencies.Prof. Elsheikha earned his PhD in Molecular and Evolutionary Parasitology from Michigan State University, where he studied the genetic population structure of Sarcocystis neurona, a protozoan responsible for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis in the Americas. He later received a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).