From diagnosis to the brutal treatment process, here's what veterinary professionals wish every dog owner understood about heartworm infection.

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 ...

What Are Advantage Products for Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms? The Advantage line of products (manufactured by Elanco) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin) for prevention ...

Discovering mites on dogs is always going to be alarming. On the one hand, it means these tiny arachnids are living on your pet, causing discomfort, hair loss, inflammation and itching. On the other ...

Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood.

What Is Ehrlichiosis in Dogs? Ehrlichia are rickettsiae, a type of bacteria that live inside cells. The disease they cause is known as ehrlichiosis. Several types of Ehrlichia cause disease in dogs, ...