Dr Gavin Harper, BVMS
Veterinary Medical Services Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim (NexGard SPECTRA)
Gavin graduated from the University of Glasgow Veterinary School with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) and worked in small animal practice, both in Scotland and Australia.
He joined the Veterinary Medical Services team at Boehringer Ingelheim in 2015. Gavin has a particular interest in companion animal infectious and parasitic diseases.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, The University of Glasgow Veterinary School, 2006
Publications: Peer-Reviewed
- Clark NJ, Seddon JM, Kyaw-Tanner M, Al-Alawneh J, Harper G, McDonagh P, Meers J. (2017) Emergence of canine parvovirus subtype 2b (CPV-2b) infections in Australian dogs. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 58:50-5.
- Teo E, Russell H, Lambert T, Webster R, Yappa A, McDonagh P, Harper G, Barker D, Barker S. (2023) The weather determines the number of cases of tick paralysis in dogs and cats in eastern Australia, caused by Ixodes holocyclus, the eastern paralysis tick. Australian Veterinary Journal, 101:479–489.
- Teo EJM, Russell H, Lambert T, Webster R, Yappa A, McDonagh P, Harper G, Barker D, Nakao R, Barker SC. (2024) The weather determined how ‘hot’ the tick paralysis season was in eastern Australia: 2018–2024. Veterinary Parasitology. 331:110252
Articles reviewed by Dr Gavin Harper
Fleas on puppies can be distressing for your furry friend and they’re more than just a nuisance. Read on to learn everything you need to know about fleas on puppies and how they can be treated, controlled and prevented.
Intestinal worms such as roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm can infect your puppy and cause illness. Read on to learn more about worms in puppies and how to protect against them.
Looking to learn what ticks look like and how to spot them? Discover how to find them and get rid of them on your dog.
Looking to learn how to remove ticks on dogs? Learn how to get rid of ticks on dogs including how to find a tick and using tick removal tools today.
Wondering if your dog has worms? Learn the symptoms of worms in dogs to make sure you know what to look for.
Discover everything you need to know about intestinal worms in dogs. Find out what intestinal worms your dog could have & what to do about it.
Looking to learn about heartworm prevention for dogs? Learn everything from heartworm symptoms to what is heartworm in this simple guide to heartworm in dogs.
Fleas on dogs and fleas on puppies can really make life unbearable for your furry friend. Read on to learn everything you need to know about fleas on dogs and how they can be treated and prevented.
Heartworm in dogs is a serious health issue which can be fatal. Learn more about heartworm symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Ticks can cause serious and potentially fatal diseases in dogs. Take a look at everything you need to know, such as how to find ticks, how to remove a tick, and how to protect your dog.
Worms such as roundworm, hookworm and whipworm can infect your dog and cause illness. Some worms that affect dogs can also infect and cause disease in humans. Learn everything you need to know about worms in dogs and how to keep your dog and your family protected.
Learn more about whipworms in dogs, including symptoms, treatment and signs to look out for and how to protect your dog.
A paralysis tick on your dog can cause serious harm. Learn about what paralysis ticks look like, what to do if you find a tick and how to protect your dog.
Concerned about mites on your dog? Learn about the symptoms and how NexGard® and NexGard SPECTRA® can protect your dog.
Parasites may be small, but they can be a big problem for your cats. Protect your cat with NexGard SPECTRA Spot-On for Cats.
Looking for flea treatment for cats? Discover how cats get fleas, what fleas look like on cats and how to get rid of fleas on cats.
Paralysis ticks are a deadly parasite than can cause tick paralysis in cats. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and how to protect your cat.
Lungworm can lead to severe, life-threatening respiratory disease in cats. Learn more about these worms and how to protect your cat.