Many people sleep with their dogs on their beds. But where do we draw the line? Can cohabiting dogs be a health risk? For the ...

Many pet feces harbor parasites that can be transmitted to humans (zoonoses). Roundworms, hookworms and whipworms commonly found in dog and cat waste, are also present in some exotic pets like ...

Pet owners are encouraged to bring small samples of their dog’s feces to veterinary ... parasites such as roundworms and hookworms pose a significant health risk to humans, with the Centers ...