Ascariasis is a disease affecting dogs caused by the intestinal parasitic roundworm (or Ascaris lumbricoides). Roundworms are often quite large -- up to 10 to 12 centimeters in length -- and can be present in extremely high numbers within an infected animal. When they are found in a dog's body, it can lead to abdominal swelling (distension), colic, gastrointestinal issues and even intesti ...
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Hookworms can be fatal, especially in puppies. As such, pet owners need to be vigilant for signs of hookworms in their dogs. Hookworms are parasites that can invade, inhabit, and live in the dog's small intestines. In their fourth-stage larvae, these blood-sucking parasites can cause anemia and inflammation in the dog's small intestine. Active worms leave bite sites and those sites continue to se ...
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Both dogs and cats suffer from the whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) parasite. It is generally transmitted by ingesting infested matter, although whipworms can be contracted from other infected animals. Whipworm eggs can live in an environment anywhere from a few months to years, and can be present in soil, food, or water, as well as in feces or animal flesh. Additionally, whipworms infect d ...
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