New research helps keep dogs and dog owners safe
A new book by UPEI professor Michelle Evason is helping keep dogs and their owners safe. As the geographic ranges of ticks rapidly expand in Central, Eastern, and Atlantic Canada, it is important to understand the different tick-borne diseases in dogs and how to treat them. Published by Island Studies Press, Tick-borne Disease in Dogs is an invaluable reference for veterinarians and dog owners.
The book begins with an introduction to tick types, distribution, and relevance to dogs in Canada. The following chapters outline the various pathogens that cause Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis, and discuss clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment. With easy-to-read charts, risk area maps, a glossary, and an extensive reference section, it is a great resource for further learning. This book concludes with a call to action for longitudinal studies and highlights the exciting research happening in Canada with the K-9 Lifetime (Lyme) Study.
The book is being released in conjunction with Animal Health Week, which takes place October 4–10. To raise awareness about dog health and to share this latest research, Island Studies Press will give away complimentary copies to PEI veterinary clinics. Clinics interested in obtaining a copy can contact Island Studies Press directly. The book is also available for sale at The Bookmark, the UPEI Bookstore, and online through the distributor, Nimbus Publishing.
Evason is an associate professor in small animal internal medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College and also works as an independent medical and nutrition consultant. She has a range of clinical research interests, some of which include infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, nutrition, and veterinary (and pet-owner) knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions surrounding these topics.
Tick-borne Diseases in Dogs was the recipient of an Internal Publication Award. Island Studies Press would like to thank Dr. Katherine Gottschall-Pass, Vice President Academic and Research, for her support in sharing this research with the larger community.
For more information about the book, please contact Bren Simmers at ispstaff@upei.ca.
