What are worms in dogs?

There are five types of worms that generally affect dogs: heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. Certain types of worms are easier to spot than others. For example, if your dog picks up a tapeworm, it's common to see what resembles grains of rice in its stool. read more

Worms can disrupt the electrolytes in the dog/ human body. some worms, like whip worms, can cause intestinal bleeding. The feces of a dog will then be very dark from the blood. Mosquitoes also transmit heartworm (an immature heartworm egg, etc.) to a dog, which can be fatal. read more

Worms in Dogs Canine worms can cause a variety of health problems in dogs. Here you’ll find a brief description of the most common types of worms in dogs, with links to in-depth articles on how these worms can infect your dog and what you can do to prevent and treat them. read more

Symptoms of worms in dogs. Worms are one of the most common health problems for dogs. There are five types of worms that generally affect dogs: heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. Certain types of worms are easier to spot than others. read more