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 ...

Hello, Woof readers. I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and getting excited for the summer that is around the corner. This month I will be discussing the infamous intestinal parasites that ...

The best dog dewormers kill the parasites your pet already has, while intestinal parasite preventives prevent future infections. With guidance from veterinarians, we chose the best dog dewormers based ...

Advanced Inquiry Program student Agnes Molek wrote an article titled “Intestinal Parasites 101: What You Need to Know as a Responsible Pet Owner” for Bark Magazine, a guide to life with dogs, showing ...

No pet owner wants to hear that their dog has worms, but unfortunately intestinal parasites are common in dogs. The good news is worms are treatable, and there is medication to help your dog feel ...

Milbemycin (Interceptor, Milbeguard, Milbemite, Milbehart) is a medicine used to prevent heartworms and to control some intestinal parasites in dogs and cats. In dogs, milbemycin is approved for ...

GREENFIELD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new survey of more than 1,000 US pet owners shows that recent COVID-19 restrictions have increased our reliance on our four-legged family members. Further, pet ...

Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

The fall season is finally here! We have also started the last quarter of the year! Who’s ready for some cooler weather and the holiday season? This Woof column will be devoted to discussing ...

If your dog is dragging their butt, it might be a symptom of clogged anal glands. It could also signal a worm infestation if your dog is also having diarrhea. Skin irritation and food allergies could ...

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Chagas disease is a parasite and is spread by a parasite's feces. Chagas disease is caused by a parasite that is usually ...

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 ...