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The Veterinary recordMar 14, 2026

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Brown dog tick detected in UK dog without travel history; unprecedented finding requiring heightened surveillance.

Biddlecombe SM, Luce EO, Hansford KM, Medlock JM

Case Report / Retrospective

This case report documents the first identified presence of Rhipicephalus sanguineus (brown dog tick) in the United Kingdom on a domestic dog with no history of travel outside the country. Brown dog ticks are typically associated with warmer climates...

Small AnimalDermatologyInternal MedicinePathology
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Modified single-catheter PTCE via 6Fr sheath safely treats feline cIHPSS without vascular complications.

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