Image via Shutterstock A veterinarian is warning against one common habit that you may let your dog do. Many pet owners see ...

The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year, killing nearly 70,000. Usually, this ...

It should not be used in animals during the first 45 days of pregnancy. Oxfendazole (Synonthic) is a new wormer that is effective against intestinal parasites including tapeworms. This wormer has a ...

This article was medically reviewed by Sorin McKnight, DVM, a veterinarian at Wellborn Road Veterinary Medical Center in College Station, Texas. Intestinal parasites, commonly known as worms ...

Cryptosporidium exports the protein MVP1 into intestinal epithelial cells, where it interacts with host proteins such as EBP50 to induce microvilli elongation, supporting parasite survival and ...

Pet owners are encouraged to bring small samples of their dog’s feces to veterinary offices for analysis, which can reveal intestinal parasites and other health issues. “Veterinary offices can ...

While working as an assistant in veterinary hospitals, I regularly performed fecal tests to check for worms in cats. These intestinal parasites hide inside your cat where they silently cause harm.