What are the symptoms of intestinal parasites in dogs?

Parasites are a common and important cause of disease in dogs. Although most people know about external parasites like fleas and ticks, many do not realize that intestinal parasites can also cause significant health problems. What are intestinal parasites? read more

Intestinal parasites are common in dogs and will lodge in the intestines of the dog and feed on the nutrients the dog consumes. There are several types of intestinal parasites that may affect dogs, the most common being hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms or whipworms. read more

Symptoms of Intestinal Parasites in Dogs Most intestinal parasites do not show symptoms until the infestation has become severe. This is why preventative care and regular fecal exams are important to catch the infestation in its early stages. read more

Dogs can contract intestinal parasites via different routes. Parasites are usually transmitted when an animal inadvertently ingests parasite eggs or spores in contaminated soil, water, feces or food. In the case of tapeworms, they can also be transmitted when a dog eats an infected flea. read more