Dogs are susceptible to several types of worms. The most common types of worms in dogs are the four intestinal worms (roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, whipworms), as well as heartworms that live in the dog’s heart. So how can we tell if...
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Dogs are unfortunately susceptible to several parasitic worms such as roundworms, hookworms, heartworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. Most healthy adult dogs have developed an immunity so that the number of such parasites is kept in check. But when...
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The whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) is a common dog intestinal parasite. The front part of the worm is long and threadlike, but the posterior end is thicker, giving it the appearance of a whip (hence the name “whipworm”). An adult worm...
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Ticks can transmit and cause several tick-borne diseases (such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and canine ehrlichiosis). It is therefore very important to take preventive measures against tick infestations in dogs. There are ways...
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Heartworms in dogs can cause serious, sometimes even fatal, health problems to the dogs. Mosquitoes transmit the heartworm larvae through their saliva when biting a dog. Since mosquitoes are plentiful in many places, the heartworm disease occurs...
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Hookworms (ancylostoma) are small and thin worms that can grow to be around a quarter to half an inch (0.6-1.3 cm) long. There are three species of hookworms that can affect dogs (A. caninum, A. braziliense, and U. stenocephala). Hookworms have...
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Dog flea problem may be one of the most common problems that dog parents have to deal with. But how do I know if my dog has fleas? You may ask. Fleas initially cause your dog to scratch, chew, and bite his skin continually and this is perhaps the...
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As fleas can cause various health issues to dogs, it is essential to eradicate fleas if you find them on your dog. This page looks at some common products of dog flea medicine that are currently widely used for canine flea control. These products...
More infoAlthough there are newer and safer products of dog flea medicine on the market to treat and prevent flea infestations in dogs, there are still quite a few traditional flea products available, such as flea shampoos, dips, sprays, and flea collars...
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Ticks can cause various tick borne diseases in dogs (such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis). In addition, tick saliva can cause an allergic hypersensitivity reaction in dogs. It is therefore very important to regularly check your dog for ticks and...
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Roundworms, aka ascarids, have different species. Adult roundworms have a rather thick body and can grow up to 7 inches (18 cm) long. They live in a dog’s stomach and intestine. The two species that most commonly infect dogs are Toxocara...
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Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that occur rather frequently in dogs. In addition to a primary or “definitive” host, tapeworms need an intermediate host for transmission. Depending on the tapeworm species, intermediate hosts...
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