Vaccinations are critical for protecting pets from infectious diseases. Common vaccines included in wellness plans cover ...

Fecal tests detect internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms and giardia. If not identified ... fatal condition caused by parasitic worms in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels.

“Drinking from these sources can expose your pet to diseases like leptospirosis and giardia, which can also ... up after your pet to prevent spreading worms to others! With temperatures rising ...

The invasive jumping worm can be identified by the white or gray band around its body. Credit: Courtesy of John Nims Mainers reported drastically fewer invasive “crazy worms” disrupting their ...

For more information on any of these, see the Centers for Disease Control Web site (www.cdc.gov). Giardia: Giardiasis refers to a syndrome of diarrhea, excess gas, and abdominal cramping. It is caused ...

Norovirus cases continue to rise in the United States this winter, at levels higher than the same time period in previous years, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control ...

When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine tiny worms crawling on your skin? Then you may have fallen prey to one of the many misconceptions about this common skin condition. In reality ...

Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human colon and rectum. They're also called threadworms. They're about 1/4- to 1/2-inch long — about the size of a staple.

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The diversity of wildlife in Alberta surpasses that in many other Canadian jurisdictions. Resident wild species can range from ants and antelope to walleye and whiskeyjacks, and includes naturally ...