Parasite Education
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites and makes its home in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on partially digested intestinal contents. This parasite can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.
Whipworm
Whipworms are spread through the ingestion of soil that has been in contact with the feces of an infected dog. Whipworms pose a serious health risk to dogs.
Hookworm
These parasites live in the digestive tracts of cats and dogs where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms can lead to anemia and other serious conditions.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms live and grow in your pet's intestines.
Coccidia
Coccidia are tiny single-celled parasites that live in the wall of your dog’s intestine. Dogs become infected by swallowing soil that contains coccidia or other substances in the environment that may contain dog feces.
Giardia
Giardia is not a virus, worm or bacteria. It is a protozoan parasite (single-celled parasite) that infects the small intestine and can cause, diarrhea, weight loss, anorexia and vomiting.