Parasite roundup for 2025

With increasing pet travel and importation into the UK, combined with changing climate conditions, the risk of parasitic disease transmission continues to grow. This article summarises key updates from the European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites 2025 guidelines, focusing on tick-borne infections, Diptera-transmitted parasites, and those acquired through raw meat or offal consumption. It outlines major threats, including Leishmania infantum, Echinococcus spp. and Dirofilaria spp., and examines the role of One Health in balancing parasiticide efficacy with environmental sustainability. The importance of early screening, preventive treatment and veterinary awareness is emphasised as essential to protecting both animal and public health.