Treating Puppy Worms

Heartworm is a devastating parasite passed through mosquito bites. Mosquitoes bite infected animals and then bite other animals, passing larvae into the bloodstream. The larvae migrate to the heart and pulmonary artery. The worms grow and breed, giving...

Roundworms are a common parasite found in puppies and dogs. Roundworms look like pieces of spaghetti and are normally between 4 and 7 inches long. Sometimes you see them in the dog's stool or vomit. Roundworm infections can cause diarrhea, vomiting...

Common parasites like fleas, tapeworms and ear mites not only annoy your cat, they can cause him serious health problems. Some, such as roundworms and toxoplasmosis, may be transmitted to people. Once your pet is parasite-free, the steps below will help...

Worms are a common plague for household pets, especially dogs. Prevention is key. But luckily, in four out of five worm types, treatment is cheap and effective.

Internal and external parasites adversely affect quality of life and can pose serious health problems. Outlined below are measures that you can take to protect your dog.