Heartworms are internal parasites that can cause serious illness in dogs.Heartworm larvae are transmitted to dogs via mosquito bite. Once inside the dog, the larvae migrate through various tissues and then mature into adult worms in the dog's heart and lungs. Adult heartworms look something like...
Keep in mind that even if your dog visits the vet every year, they may not be fully protected. The DOGPARCS study found that an estimated 40-52% of dogs remain completely unprotected from internal parasites, and less than half of dogs receive the recommended 12 months of protection each ye...
Tapeworms are one of the most common parasites affecting both dogs and cats and is also spread by fleas. Lungworm Lungworm come in many different types, but one in particular that affects dogs can be fatal if left untreated. Dogs become infected by eating infected slugs and snails, or possib...
Endo parasites are worms that live in the body or inside an organ and there are multiple types. The most common internal parasites in goats are: Nematodes (roundworms) e.g. lung worms (Dictyocaulus spp. orMuellerius capillaris), Tapeworms, for example, moniezia, Liver flukes, for example...
Superficial bacterial folliculitis in dogs often has underlying causes. The common ones are: Allergies Parasites Poor grooming Excessive scratching Injuries Hormonal disorders Keratinization disorders (abnormalities of keratin, a structural protein of the skin) ...
caninum found no major changes in metabolic genes, with the exception of a few differentially expressed genes and the upregulation of nitrogen metabolism genes in N. caninum [61]. Table 1. Comparative analysis of three closely related apicomplexan parasites. FeatureN. caninumH. hammondiT. gondii ...
SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION AND COMMON MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ECTOPARASITES OF DOMESTIC DOGS IN ILORIN, NIGERIAOPEYEMI, Olufunke AdenikeBABAMALE, Olarewaju AbdulkareemSHITTU, OlalereMOHAMMAD, Mosleh UddinUGBOMOIKO, Uade SamuelAnimal Research International
Of course by little one I am referring to a new dog in the family. Good Dogs for Children »» Parasites that infect dogs October 21, 2015 It is fairly common for a dog to become infected with an internal or external parasite at some point in its lifetime. Parasites can affect your...
Sudden changes in diet, such as switching to a new type of food, can upset a kitten's sensitive digestive system. Infections, whether bacterial, viral, or fungal, can also cause gastrointestinal distress. Additionally, internal parasites like worms are a common cause of diarrhea in young cats....
Stomach and intestinal disorders may indicate a host of problems in dogs, ranging from ulcers to parasites to kidney issues. Constipationis a common problem in cats, which can also suffer from inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers. Periodontal disease ...