Prevention. In most cases, you can prevent tapeworms with a few simple steps: Because fleas are the key cause, control them both on your dog and in your home and yard. Talk to your vet about flea ...

It’s never fun to think about your dog having parasites, but unfortunately, they’re a common part of pet ownership - ...

White specks in dog poop could mean tapeworms. Seeing white specks or strings in your dog’s doo could mean a trip to the vet is necessary. Great Pet Care says white specks could be tapeworm eggs ...

Dog poop isn’t just gross — it’s also potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your dog” and scoop their poop have been joined in some places by posted ...

Common dog poop parasites include hookworms, roundworms, coccidia and whipworms.Hookworms and roundworms can thrive in a variety of species, including humans. Their microscopic larvae can get into ...

Sometimes, dogs do strange things. Beyond rolling in mud puddles or biting themselves, your pet might drink from toilets or lick its butt.. In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the ...

One veterinarian has issued a warning over a habit treasured by dog owners over fear of tapeworm infection. Ben Ali et al., Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports ...

Tapeworm in fox poop that will slowly destroy your organs is on the rise ... dogs, or other canids. The eggs then get ingested by an intermediate host, such as voles. There, ...