Four days ago we rescued a 6-month-old puppy from a shelter in the southeast of the United States. My vet says that she has roundworm and warned me that my kids (ages 3-8 years) could get visceral ...

Doggy park lovers, beware: Researchers in Ireland say they’ve pinpointed the park hot spots where roundworms are most likely to infect our precious pups. Scientists at Trinity College in Ireland led ...

Pork roundworm infection in dogs is caused by a parasite called Trichinella spiralis. Eating infected or raw pork is usually the cause of the condition. Generally, younger puppies and senior dogs are ...

Seeing worms (or segments) in your dog’s poop is a clear sign of an intestinal parasite infection, and it’s quite common in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Woodland Hills family was shocked to learn that a brain-infecting parasite called raccoon roundworm was found in their dog in ...

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. Jason Keegan of ...

Dogs bring joy and companionship, but they can also carry diseases that affect humans. While rabies is widely recognized, there are numerous other dog-borne illnesses, including leptospirosis, ...

A healthy dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to be infected with a parasite commonly found in L.A. County raccoons, according to public health officials. During a routine exam, veterinarians ...

The very thought of worms—especially intestinal worms—is enough to make your skin crawl. But pet owners need to know about these parasites in order to keep their animals—and their family—healthy.