A Simple Guide to External Parasites in Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. Here's what you need to know about common skin parasites in dogs.Photo by Bethany Ferr As a fellow dog owner, you ...

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 ...

Veterinarians are seen as the most trusted source of pet health advice. “Small acts of love. Big moments of life” campaign is launching on World Parasite Awareness Day to increase understanding of how ...

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 ...

However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carry a little-known risk — a parasitic flatworm called Heterobilharzia americana. Once considered rare and geographically limited, ...

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.

Intestinal parasites in dogs are a fairly common problem all over the world. According to the Companion Animal Parasite ...

Quick Take Flatworms are invasive species in many countries including Europe. Because they can reproduce asexually and are ...

UC Riverside researchers gather samples from the Colorado River in Blythe, California. UC Riverside scientists confirmed, for the first time, that the fatal dog parasite is present in California.