A Simple Guide to External Parasites in Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. Here's what you need to know about common skin parasites in dogs.Photo by Bethany Ferr As a fellow dog owner, you ...

What Are Vectra Products for Fleas and Ticks? The Vectra line of products (manufactured by Ceva Animal Health) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin) for the control of ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian ...

Despite new data confirming heartworm is a risk during all four seasons, 51% of pet owners are skipping year-round prevention VANCOUVER, Wash., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital – ...

When you hear the word "worm," you’ll likely think about the earthworms you find in your garden bed or under a rock you’ve moved in your yard. Worms that inhabit animals, such as dogs and cats, are ...

Felines, not just domestic cats, have a special place in the life cycle of Toxoplasma: it is only in the cat's intestine that sexual reproduction takes place. In other hosts, for example humans, dogs ...