Isospora is the most common species of coccidia in cats. Coccidia is a one-celled organism (protozoa) that causes coccidiosis, an intestinal tract infection. Flies that carry isospora cysts are one of the most common causes of the condition. The parasite is often confused with worms because it...
When you first get a flock ofbackyard chickens, it’s natural to wonder just what to feed chickens. You grab a bag of starter feed, but what happens next? It’s important to understand that commercial chicken feeds now are nothing like commercial feeds from the past. Many of the old fee...
Dogs and cats can also developthe same symptoms people do due to parasitic infections. In addition to risks of hookworms and roundworms, pets are also vulnerable to whipworm, giardia and coccidia. Beyond parasites, unattended poop may also be contaminated with canine or feline viruses,such as p...