Quick Take Common parasites affect cats and dogs, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, Giardia, coccidia, ...

Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

The best dog dewormers kill parasites such as tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms.Chewy/Business Insider Intestinal parasites, often called worms, are microscopic organisms that live inside your dog ...

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to ...

Dogs are in heaven at the dog park, running, digging and fetching that ball. The not-so-fun part? Researchers found that one out of every five dogs going to a park has an intestinal parasite. Dogs are ...

A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from UC Riverside confirmed the presence of Heterobilharzia americana — a ...

Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood.

The Companion Animal Parasite Council wrapped up its 14-city tour to raise awareness about dog parasite prevention earlier this month, making its final stop at James Island County Park. Four council ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had ...

With guidance from veterinarians, we chose the best dog dewormers based on their safety, efficacy, number of parasites targeted, and ease of use. Our top pick for a broad-spectrum dewormer is Drontal ...