Dogs are vulnerable to various kinds of infections from worms (not all of them real worms). WebMD describes causes, symptoms and treatments.

Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause ...

As a dog owner, you've likely heard about tapeworms. They are tiny parasites that live in your dog's gut. They normally don’t cause serious problems and are easily treated.

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble ...

Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are a type of parasitic worms that generally affect dogs. They are transmitted through mosquito bites. It’s very rare for a human to contract heartworms ...

Dogs eat all kinds of strange and wonderful things in their everyday life, strange probably being the more common occurrence. When you think of worms roaming around the garden, you may think of ...

Coccidia are microscopic parasites that can infect the intestinal tracts of dogs and other animals. Coccidia organisms include a number of different species, but the ones that most commonly infect ...

Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...