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Bed bugs create quite the buzz in homes, hotels, schools, and anywhere else they've been discovered recently. Similar to fleas and lice, bed bugs are

Whipworms can make puppies feel awful. They cause stomach upset and diarrhea, and they can prevent puppies from gaining weight, With a severe infestat

Tea tree oil for fleas is one of many natural remedies often posed as alternatives to traditional medications, but it's not necessarily safe and effec

Many pet owners are regularly searching for alternatives to pharmaceuticals and insecticides, so more natural remedies like essential oils are commonl

Hookworms are blood-sucking intestinal parasites that are common in dogs. While most infections are not life-threatening, they can cause debilitating

Ant bites on dogs may be considered a minor nuisance, but when dogs stick their curious noses into certain ants' business, it can result in extrem

Heartworms are a common occurrence in dogs and are a growing concern for cats. Like intestinal worms, heartworms are internal parasites that cause har

Tapeworms are rarely a serious health risk, but they can pose problems ranging from irritation and itchiness to malnutrition and weight loss. These pa

Lice are dreaded by parents of both dogs and kids because these parasites cause severe itching and can be tough to eradicate. Untreated lice infestati

The word parasite refers to an organism that lives off of another—in this case your puppy—at the expense of that puppy. Parasites may live on the

Giardia is a type of protozoan, which is a one-celled organism. There are several species of Giardia, but the type that commonly infects dogs, humans,

Are you worried your dog may need a flea bath? If you find fleas on your dog, the first thing you'll probably want to do is get rid of them. If yo

Parasites in dogs are common and may be found internally or externally. These parasites can be extremely irritating to dogs and can cause serious heal

Hookworms are a common intestinal parasite of puppies. Depending on the species, they suck blood or take bites out of the wall of the dog's small inte

It's not uncommon for a dog to be bitten or stung at least once during its lifetime by some type of insect, spider, or another pest. Some are accident

The risk of parasitism by worms in dogs is, unfortunately, quite common. Most parasitic worms will reside in a dog's intestinal system. The most well-

Parvovirus is a scary disease that typically affects unvaccinated puppies. It is highly contagious, so if your dog is diagnosed with this virus, you&#

Fleas make dogs miserable with itching, but they can also cause allergies and anemia. They can even transmit tapeworms to their hosts. These parasites

There are several species of roundworms that can infect dogs, but the most common species we see is Toxocara Canis. These canine parasites usually liv

Whipworms are intestinal parasites that are relatively common in dogs. The medical term for a whipworm infestation is "trichuriasis." There are a vari

All dogs are vulnerable to parasites, and two main categories of parasites affect dogs: external and internal. External parasites generally affect the

There are some home remedies for ear mites in dogs that work well if you can't get to a veterinarian immediately. Ear mites are microscopic parasites

You have probably heard that dogs can get worms. You may even have seen worms in your dog's stool. What should you do if your dog gets worms? More

How often you should deworm a dog depends on their age and whether or not they have worms. Intestinal parasites, commonly referred to as worms, are fo

Ringworm in dogs is a skin infection caused by fungus in the environment. This contagious skin disease can affect dogs, humans, and other animals. Sig

Finding a tick embedded in your dog's skin can be disturbing. Not only do these parasitic arachnids cause itching and soreness, but they also carry di

Chiggers are tiny mites that can affect dogs, people, and other animals. They live on the surface of the skin and feed on skin cells. Unfortunately, t

Fleas are one of the most common ectoparasites in dogs and cats. Not only are they a nuisance, they can transmit diseases. A study of the prevalence o

Fleas are tiny insects that bite, cause itching and irritation, transmit diseases, and aren't wanted guests for any dog. Despite these lack luster qua