Parasites

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease worldwide that affects pets, especially dogs. Dogs, being the most natural host for heartworms (full name Dirofilaria immitis), can have hundreds of worms reproducing inside their body once infected, eventually clogging

We know dogs get them, but do we really know what they do to our pet’s body and how to avoid futures incidences? Let’s take a closer look at the lifecycle of intestinal parasites. How it works: The most common

Toxocariasis is an illness found in humans that occurs when they are infected with parasitic roundworms, originating from either the fecal matter of dogs and foxes (Toxocara canis), or cats (Toxocara cati).  Although most people might display symptoms similar to

What is Giardia? Giardia is found throughout the United States and in many other parts of the world. Often deemed the cause of “Traveler’s Diarrhea” in people due to many outdoor enthusiasts inadvertently consuming hidden giardia in contaminated waters. Giardia is