Dogs and cats are often infected with parasitic roundworms in the Toxocara genus. Infected animals can release the roundworm eggs into the environment, and humans can become infected after ...

T. canis is one of the most common dog parasites around, with roughly 11% of the world’s canines thought to be carrying these infections. Dogs are its definitive host, meaning that they’re needed for ...

An analysis of soil samples from twelve Dublin parks found that park entrances had the highest contamination of infective roundworm eggs. Dogs and cats are often infected with parasitic roundworms ...

A SHOCKING new report has highlighted how a trip to your local park could leave you blind. Soil tests from parks in Dublin, Ireland, have revealed that park entrances are the most contaminated ...

If your dog has worms, you may find small grain-like worms in their poop. Tiny worm eggs may also be present ... intestinal blockages caused by roundworms or severe diarrhea caused by whipworms.

linking their origins to dog (rather than cat) poop New research from zoologists at Trinity College Dublin has pinpointed park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin as hotspots for roundworm eggs ...

Roundworms commonly inhabit the digestive systems of cats, dogs and foxes with millions of microscopic eggs shed every time they defecate. From there they enter the soil and if humans touch this ...

Consumption of eggs from items contaminated with dog faeces is the most common method of infection for humans, especially in children and young adults under the age of 20 years.

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. In an analysis ...