Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...

My vet said that it looked like roundworms but that using the heartworm preventative that I have should have prevented that.

A Simple Guide to External Parasites in Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. Here's what you need to know about common skin parasites in dogs.Photo by Bethany Ferr As a fellow dog owner, you ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

Heartworm disease is a common and life-threatening cardiovascular disease caused by a worm parasite — Dirofilaria immitis, which is spread by more than two dozen mosquito species. Vets in the ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had ...

A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from UC Riverside confirmed the presence of Heterobilharzia americana — a ...

A dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have Baylisascaris, or raccoon roundworm, eggs in its system during a routine ...

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to ...