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

Parasite prevention is important for skin health. Dogs who have skin parasites like fleas may be more likely to develop a yeasty skin infection. Lastly, keep up on your pet’s health care!

More than half of pet owners in Korea are unaware that humans can contract parasites directly from pets, a recent survey led by a government agency showed Sunday. Some 51.5 percent of the 604 ...

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.

“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.