Do Parasites Bug You? You May Not Know It, But They Bug Your Cat!
Today's episode is a fun look into the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) with Dr. Rick Marrinson. Dr. Marrinson is a practicing vet, but also a board member of CAPC. He shares some important facts about many kinds of parasites, their human health impact and how you can learn more.
Did you know you can sign up for disease alerts? You can and we talk about how. This episode is fun and informative. Check it out!
Find out about parasite prevalence in your own area with petsandparasites.org, free pet owner resource. Listen to learn what you can do to safeguard your cat.
BIO:
A native of Oklahoma, Dr. Marrinson graduated from Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 and has spent his entire career practicing in Central Florida.
Dr. Marrinson owns Longwood Veterinary Clinic, a five-doctor practice providing internal medicine and surgical services for companion animals. In addition to his regular practice, Dr. Marrinson has worked extensively in emergency medicine and has special interests in soft tissue surgery, endocrinology, and practice management.
Rick is a member and past president of the Central Florida VMA and maintains active membership in the Florida VMA and the AVMA. He has also served on the Boards of Directors for the Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Veterinary Emergency Clinics of Central Florida.
