Chagas disease is caused by a parasite and spread by large blood-feeding insects called kissing bugs. Find out how any dog that has been exposed to an infected kissing bug is at risk of the infection that can cause severe heart damage. Learn about novel treatments, prevention methods, and kissing bug behavior to help prevent infections and manage an infected dog.
About Dr. Rachel Busselman
Rachel Busselman, DVM, PhD, is an associate research scientist in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Busselman’s research is focused on the ecology and epidemiology of canine Chagas disease, including kissing bug ecology, insect-host interactions, T. cruzi infections, and prevention and treatment approaches.
Additional Resources for Dog Breeders
At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “Differentiating the Cause & Effect of Diseases from Health Events & Procedures,” our most recent webinar from Dr. Fran Smith.
