Dipylidium caninum, The “Flea Tapeworm” of Dogs and Cats: Everything You Need To Know
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock (DVM, BS Math) provides a comprehensive clinical breakdown of Dipylidium caninum, the most common tapeworm affecting dogs and cats. From its complex indirect life cycle involving the flea or louse as an intermediate host to the specific morphology of proglottids and egg packets, this guide serves as an essential reference for the modern veterinary team. We explore diagnostic nuances, such as why traditional fecal flotations often yield false negatives, and provide anthelmintic dosing protocols to help ensure successful treatment.
Dear New Grad: A Series; The Art of Veterinary Medicine (Part 1 of 8)
In this Vetpocket™ article, part 1 of our 8-part mentorship series, Dr. Catherine Ashe will share her 18 years of clinical wisdom. Vet school teaches anatomy and physiology, but it rarely teaches the art of human connection. Learn actionable strategies to overcome unconscious bias, improve client communication, and navigate the complex transition from student to practicing veterinarian.
A General Practitioner’s Key Practical Takeaways from the: 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock will be highlighting her personal key practical takeaways that she feels can be applied in practice as a general practitioner (GP) veterinarian. Please visit AAHA’s site for the complete guidelines.
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding IV Fluid Therapy in Dogs and Cats, Part 1: What is IV Fluid Therapy?
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock will teach the essentials of intravenous (IV) fluid therapy in dogs and cats, what IV fluids do, when they’re indicated, key monitoring parameters, and early signs of life-threatening fluid overload, especially in cats and patients with cardiac or renal disease.