What to do if you suspect your cat has worms? Many cat owners face this common problem. These worms can affect the cat’s health in general and so it is very important to treat the feline right away. However, the first thing to do if you suspect your cat has worms is to take the ...
It is very unappealing to see little squirmy creatures in your pet’s stools or bottom. Not only is it not pleasing but also it means your pet is sick. Unfortunately, most puppies and kittens, if not all, will get worms so it is very important to check your puppies and kittens stools often. Some adult ...
There are five types of worm parasites which typically infect dogs. Because these infections can lead to a decline in health or even death, it is important that we know how dogs get worms. The best treatment is prevention and preventions starts by understanding where the worms come from. This article is a review of ...
Parasites can be a real nuisance to your pet, sometimes even jeopardizing their health. The hookworm is one of those parasites they could make horror movies out of. They attach to the intestinal wall of your dog with a hook-like mouth that is filled with 6 razor sharp teeth and feed off of large amounts ...
Hookworms This parasite is most commonly known to occur in puppies but sometimes will occur in older dogs. This type of intestinal worm will hook itself onto the walls of the intestines and there it will suck on tiny blood vessels. The hookworm parasite lives in the environment such as moist grass and damp soils. ...
Your child has pinworms again, and you suspect the dog is to blame. But before you point the finger at Rover one more time, you need to get the facts. Dogs don’t get pinworms, nor do they carry them. Pinworms are passed between people due to poor sanitation. That’s not saying that you can’t contract ...
While it’s potentially life-threatening, intussusception of the intestines in dogs is fortunately rare. Although this condition can strike dogs of all ages, puppies are more at risk than older dogs. According to peteducation.com, no specific breed appears to have a tendency toward developing the problem. During an intussusception, a portion of the dog’s intestine telescopes ...
It is not an urban legend that people, especially women used to ingest tapeworm cysts (a baby tapeworm) to lose weight. The tapeworm eats the food that you eat but also gets the vitamins and nutrients that you need to live a healthy life. They also can grow to the length of the adult intestine ...
Internal parasites in cats can be hard to detect. Not all parasites produce symptoms, but also, many cats are well adapted to hiding their symptoms until they are extremely ill. A responsible cat owner should be aware of any potential types of internal parasites, their symptoms and treatments. Feline Bladder Worm Bladder worms are rare, ...
It is always important to ensure your dog is not infected with parasitic worms and fleas. With the warmer weather just around the corner, your children are more likely to be outside playing with their pets. So get ready to help them all by eliminating such pests. Home remedies should always be tried first in ...