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 ...

Four days ago we rescued a 6-month-old puppy from a shelter in the southeast of the United States. My vet says that she has roundworm and warned me that my kids (ages 3-8 years) could get visceral ...

Sometimes, dogs do strange things. Beyond rolling in mud puddles or biting themselves, your pet might drink from toilets or lick its butt. In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the poop ...

Dog deworming isn’t just routine care; it’s your pet’s first defence against hidden parasites. Learn when to deworm, how ...

Q: My daughter recently got a boxer puppy. The breeder said she was de-wormed. When Roxie had her vet appointment there were two parasites. My question is: are puppies born with worms and parasites?

It is never a pleasant moment when you see your dog doing something you thought only happened in the wild. Watching them eat ...

Can I flush my dog’s feces down the toilet so it gets treated properly? Would anybody buy special dog toilet paper to pick it up? Isn’t sealing poop in plastic a little bit stupid? —Warm and Steamy If ...