The 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology will launch on October 29th. In this article, members of the guidelines task force share what you can expect from these guidelines, what might surprise you,and what aspects of them they’re most anxious to see out in the world.
The guidelines call for a One Health approach to monitoring, diagnosing and treating parasitic infections; a perspective that Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM, says is rarely discussed. This approach is essential because emerging parasites affect not only animal health but also human health and the broader environment, making coordinated prevention, surveillance and treatment strategies critical to addressing these interconnected risks.
Source: AAHA Trends, October 20, 2026. Link. The guidelines also offer strategies for communicating parasitic and zoonotic concerns with clients, where and how to report emerging parasitic diseases, and best practices for minimizing antiparasitic drug resistance.
Parasite diagnosis and control are a mainstay in managing pet health. A single solution for parasite control as a whole is not available, and instead a multimodal approach, including successful communication with the client, will always be necessary.” – Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM
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