A harmful and sometimes deadly parasite is on the rise, and it's been found in the US before. A study by Swiss scientists in ...

MASSIVE tapeworm pulled out of a woman's mouth Experts are sounding the alarm over the rise of a deadly parasite that, when ...

The study, which looked at kennel-housed dogs, highlighted key factors to consider when determining which canines should be ...

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Symptoms can result from an infection with Giardia lamblia, an intestinal parasite. A person can contract this parasite by drinking contaminated water or coming into contact with soil or stool ...

In severe cases, they may cause chronic illness or death. Other treatment beyond an intestinal cleanse may be required. Parasites can be picked up from pets (including dogs and cats), insects, ...

If you love to run and you love dogs, you probably asked yourself: what pooch makes the best running partner? Most dogs love to run—some more than others, and not all for long distances.

A poop color chart can help narrow the possible causes based on colors ranging from white, yellow, and orange to red, green, and black. Based on the initial findings, a gastroenterologist can order ...

Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite ... from dogs (Toxocara canis), with only three from cats (Toxocara cati). This confirms dogs as the main contamination source in ...

Dublin's park entrances and children's playgrounds have been identified as hotspots for dog poo parasites. A study by Trinity College zoologists have pinpointed the entrances to public parks and ...

Horse owners should work with a veterinarian to implement a good internal parasite control program. Such programs would include the use of fecal egg counts to help target the proper deworming ...