Ticks are parasites that attach to the skin and suck blood. Damage from ticks includes blood loss from severe infestation and skin irritation from bit...

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The tapeworm is a parasite found in the stomach and/or intestines of dogs and cats. It consists of a head and a long flat body made up of segments. Se...

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Whipworms are parasites found in the colon and the cecum - a structure similar to the human appendix. Whipworm infection is a common cause of inflamma...

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Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite seen in most veterinary practices. Signs of roundworm infection include an unhealthy appearance, di...

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Hookworms are relatively common blood-sucking parasites that live in the small intestines. They can cause diarrhea and life-threatening anemia. Hookwo...

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DO CATS GET HEARTWORMS? The answer to this question is an unequivocal "yes" but the disease is vastly different from the canine form. It is very imp...

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Giardia are microscopic parasites that live in the small intestines of dogs and cats. Giardiasis, the disease caused by Giardia, is characterized by w...

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Flea anemia is a condition where a pet has so many fleas taking blood from it that the pet becomes anemic. It is easy to under-estimate a pet’s ...

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Ear mites are tiny white parasites that live in the ear canals of dogs and cats. These mites are highly contagious and frequently infest whole litters...

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What on Earth are Coccidia? Coccidia are single celled organisms that infect the intestine. They are microscopic parasites detectable on routine fec...

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Introduction Fleas are one of the biggest problems that pets and their owners face. Millions of dollars are spent each year trying to get rid of thes...

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