Roundworms In Dogs
Roundworms are familiar to vets and dog owners, and can cause some big problems for puppies and dogs if not addressed. Learn about this parasite, common symptoms, detection in the stool, treatment and prevention options.
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Hookworms In Dogs
Hookworms can infect dogs of all ages but are most dangerous in puppies. Learn about this parasite, common symptoms, risks for people, detection in the stool, treatment and prevention options.
Tapeworms In Dogs
Tapeworms and fleas usually go hand in hand. Fleas (when swallowed during self-grooming) are the most common source of these intestinal worm infections. Learn about common symptoms, detection in the stool, treatment and prevention options.
Whipworms In Dogs
Whipworms are an intestinal parasite of dogs. While mild infections may go unnoticed, if the worm count increases then bloody diarrhea or blood loss anemia can result. Eggs can infect or re-infect even after being in the soil for a long time.
Coccidia In Dogs
Coccidia are one celled intestinal parasites known as a protozoa and are only visible under a microscope. MySimplePetLab Routine Dog Stool Tests report positive coccidia results using a quantitative estimation scale
Giardia In Dogs
Giardia is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs. Lots of dogs infected with Giardia shed infective cysts but don’t show any symptoms. Special testing (Giardia by ELISA) is needed to detect these protozoa.
Salmonella In Dogs
Salmonella is a common foodborne illness in humans who consume contaminated undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables. Salmonella is also a concern for dogs who may get diarrhea from the infection and then shed these bacteria in their stools.
Campylobacter In Dogs
A common cause of foodborne illness in humans after consuming contaminated undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, “Campy” is also a concern for dogs who may get diarrhea from the infection and then shed these bacteria in their stools.
Parvovirus In Dogs
Parvo is highly contagious and infective immediately upon passing in a dog’s stool or respiratory secretions. It can survive for a long time indoors and outdoors. It can be deadly quite quickly, especially in puppies.
Distemper Virus In Dogs
Canine distemper virus is highly contagious and infective immediately upon passing in stool, urine, or respiratory secretions. Distemper is essentially everywhere and can cause awful symptoms, including death, in unvaccinated dogs and puppies.
Cryptosporidium In Dogs
Cryptosporidium is a very common intestinal infection of dogs and puppies. Most don’t need treatment. Lots of dogs infected with “Crypto” shed the parasite in their stools without showing any symptoms. When symptoms do arise, diarrhea is most common.