Worms Category
Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes. This means that dogs who live in warmer areas are particularly prone to heartworm disease. However, dogs are at risk anywhere mosquitoes appear. This means that most dogs in the United States are at risk of heartworm disease at least a few months out of the year. continue reading
Intestinal worms in dogs are very common. The most common worms are roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. Other common intestinal worms are stomach worms and the intestinal parasites Coccidia, Giardia, and the Strongyloides species. continue reading
Whipworms in dogs take their name from the shape of the worm, which is shaped like a whip. The worm has a thin head with a larger, thicker end. Humans can be infected with the same whipworm that is found in dogs but it is much more usual for humans to be infected with a human whipworm, Trichuris trichiura. continue reading
Roundworms in dogs are extremely common. In fact, they are the most common of all parasites found in the digestive tract of dogs. Roundworms are also called ascarids. They are often found in puppies. Roundworms can also be transmitted to humans. continue reading
Hookworms in dogs are an extremely common intestinal parasite. Unlike some other worms which rob the animal of nutrients, hookworms attach themselves to the wall of the intestine and feed directly on the animal’s blood. continue reading
Heartworms in dogs can be deadly. Heartworm disease in dogs is now found in all 48 of the lower United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is easily prevented. Dogs should be tested annually before giving them any kind of preventive medication. continue reading
Tapeworms in dogs are one of the most common kinds of worms found in pets. They can be more difficult to eliminate than some other kinds of worms. There are several different kinds of tapeworms which use different animals as hosts. continue reading
Worms in dogs are a rather common occurrence. Different kinds of worms can be passed to your dog in different ways — by ingesting tiny eggs on the ground, by a mosquito bite, through skin contact, by contaminated food or water, for example — so it is easy for a dog to pick up worms. continue reading
