An invasive, dog-killing parasite is now lurking in Southern California. In new research this week, scientists say they’ve confirmed the newfound spread of the flatworm Heterobilharzia americana to ...

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 ...

No one likes to think about parasites, but learning more will help you keep your family safe. The thought of parasitic worms certainly makes lots of people feel squeamish, so you’re not alone if this ...

A free-swimming worm that can infect and kill dogs has been found in the Colorado River near the California-Arizona border. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

In 2017 Ray Kaplan, a parasitologist and veterinarian then at the University of Georgia, started receiving e-mails from colleagues around the U.S. asking for help with resistant parasitic infections ...