Whipworms in dogsare not considered zoonotic, but this doesn’t mean people are completely immune to whipworms in general. We have our own species of whipworms, spread through feces. Still, it’s always wise to use a bag, wear gloves and wash your hands when picking up dog poop. How ...
Dogs lick their paws to groom themselves. That's normal, as long as they don't overdo it. When dogs lick their paws too much, it's often because of an infection or skin allergy. Sometimes, it's a habit. Talk to your vet to find out the cause and how to treat it. Glow-in-the...
Dogs and cats with the parasitic disease will shed toxocara eggs in their feces. Humans then become infected by accidentally swallowing any contaminated dirt. Although it is rare, the CDC said people can also become infected from eating undercooked meat containing toxocara larvae. It’s important t...
And all too often, Beagle rescuers take in dogs that have been cruelly treated or otherwise neglected. After the beagle enters rescue, the group assigns the dog to a temporary home, or what rescuers call a foster home. While there, the dog receives any necessary medical care and is ...
My dogs stool has a lot of worms in it. My Mom's friends takes care of a lot of dogs, she said it was tapeworms, but i don't know. She stool's out, short flat head worms, and long round looking worms. What could this be. I order wormer today, but I just wanted to know ...