Along with ticks, fleas and heartworm, there’s another parasitic organism that can cause a host of problems for dogs. Giardia (also known as giardiasis) is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite ...

PORTLAND - Local veterinarians are seeing an unusual spike in the number of dogs getting Giardia, an infection that can easily be passed to people. Southwest Portland veterinarian Libbi Hawkins said ...

DRAPER, Utah -- A local dog owner is worried other dogs may become ill with giardia, a parasite that damages intestines. “He loves it here,” said dog owner Heather Evans as she petted her 17-month-old ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had ...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Scientists are warning dog owners of a potentially fatal dog parasite found in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through California – the furthest west it has ever been ...

An Australian study has shed light on a pest you’ve probably hosted at some point – and it has unearthed a new theory about ...

Intestinal parasites in dogs are a fairly common problem all over the world. According to the Companion Animal Parasite ...

10 Signs Your Dog Might Have Worms—And What to Do Next originally appeared on Parade Pets. There are a lot of things to keep your eye on when you share your home with a dog, and one of those things is ...

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to ...