The flatworm was previously only found in Texas and other Gulf Coast states before the Heterobilharzia americana parasite was spotted in California.

Getting a puppy from an ethical breeder can also ensure that your dog doesn’t get infected. Fleas ingest tapeworm eggs before climbing onto your dog’s fur. Your dog could ingest the fleas ...

The tapeworm E.granulosus primarily completes its lifecycle between dogs and sheep, with the intermediate stage in sheep causing hydatid cysts. Humans exposed to tapeworm eggs in dog faeces can ...

Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites in dogs, particularly in puppies. They inhabit the intestinal tract and can also infect humans, usually through the ingestion of eggs from ...

Dogs and sheep, “partners” in the spread of the E.granulosus tapeworm The veterinary service of the Falklands is asking Islanders to fill out a short survey to help with the battle against ...