What causes pinworms in your dog?

It's gross, yes, but having the knowledge about roundworms, pinworms, and tapeworms in dogs is absolutely necessary when it comes to giving your pet the best care possible. read more

Pinworms, a type of parasitic roundworm, or nematode, are a parasite that can infect dogs, cats, other animals and even humans! All parasites, or parasitic life forms, need a host body to survive, and while dogs may get infected with pinworms, they are not the primary hosts, humans are. read more

Pinworms are the cause of a highly contagious intestinal infection in humans. Pinworm infection is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 10, people who live in institutions, and those who have close contact with these groups. Learn about its symptoms, the tape test, and effective methods of treatment. read more

Dogs do not contract pinworms. These parasitic worms target certain mammals, specifically horses, humans and rabbits. Each species of pinworm targets a specific host, so pinworms from a horse will only grow in another horse. Pinworms do not move from one animal species to another. read more