Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

A potentially fatal parasite known to endanger dogs has surfaced for the first ... it does not lead to an infection.

Canine whipworm infections are tricky to diagnose but preventable with proper parasite control and environmental management ...

When your furry friends contract a parasitic infection like hookworm or roundworm, the consequences can be severe for both them and your family ...

Besides ear infections, there are other common conditions that can affect your dog's health and require a vet's attention. These include: Parasites: Both internal and external parasites can affect ...

“In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to anaemia, diarrhea, and malnutrition. “But worse still, the parasites can spread to humans through the skin.

These are the top dogs, the theory goes ... Cassidy and her colleagues had a hypothesis: Maybe a parasitic infection was egging them along. Specifically, a microorganism called Toxoplasma gondii.