Uncinaria stenocephala causes hookworm infection in dogs in colder areas of the country, particularly near the Canadian border. Tapeworms: Dogs get infected with tapeworms (otherwise known as cestodes) by eating fleas or infected prey animals. Dipylidium caninum is the tapeworm that most often ...
A tapeworm infestation can cause nausea, diahrrea, stomach pain, and general weakness. Keep away from uncooked and undercooked beef and pork to avoid infestation. Preventing TrichinosisUndercooked pork and game meats are common carriers of Trichinella spiralis, the parasitical worms that cause ...
Tapeworm eggs or larvae enter your digestive tract via contaminated food. Once they've settled into your intestines, they begin stealing nutrients, like vitamin B12. Strangely, most people won't experience any symptoms. But if the freeloading goes on long enough, you can suffer from malnutrition...