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 ...

The issue of dog feces littering the ground might seem like a minor inconvenience to some, but its implications reach far deeper, impacting health, the environment and even the economy. Dog waste is ...

Dog poop is more than an eyesore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each gram of dog feces can carry up to 23 million bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and ...

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. In an analysis of ...

Doggy park lovers, beware: Researchers in Ireland say they’ve pinpointed the park hot spots where roundworms are most likely to infect our precious pups. Scientists at Trinity College in Ireland led ...