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 ...
A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from UC Riverside confirmed the presence of Heterobilharzia americana — a ...
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 ...
A dog-killing parasite that was believed to only exist in Texas and other Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California for the first time, scientists have warned. Dog owners should ...
UC Riverside researchers gather samples from the Colorado River in Blythe, California. UC Riverside scientists confirmed, for the first time, that the fatal dog parasite is present in California.