Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

10 Signs Your Dog Might Have Worms—And What to Do Next originally appeared on Parade Pets. There are a lot of things to keep your eye on when you share your home with a dog, and one of those things is ...

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Dogs are in heaven at the dog park, running, digging and fetching that ball. The not-so-fun part? Researchers found that one out of every five dogs going to a park has an intestinal parasite. Dogs are ...

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to ...

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Doggy park lovers, beware: Researchers in Ireland say they’ve pinpointed the park hot spots where roundworms are most likely to infect our precious pups. Scientists at Trinity College in Ireland led ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had ...