Hookworms are a common intestinal parasite of puppies. Depending on the species, they suck blood or take bites out of the wall of the dog's small intestine, which can result in severe bleeding. All ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Palm Coast dog parks are temporarily closed Thursday after officials said a dog owner informed them that their dog has been infected with hookworms. The dog parks are temporarily ...

Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

Fleas and ticks aren’t the only parasites that suck your dog’s blood. Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) are intestinal parasites that live in your pets’ guts. Nationwide, they are probably the most ...

Right now, U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs to kill the hookworms, but the parasites appear to becoming resistant to all of them. Dog hookworms can also infect humans. Hookworms are one ...

Intestinal parasites, often called worms, are microscopic organisms that live inside your dog and silently cause harm. Common intestinal parasites in dogs include roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms.

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include topical medicines, chewable tablets, collars, and shampoos recommended by ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood.