INTESTINAL PARASITES
Intestinal Parasites Are Common in Pets – Look for Signs & Symptoms
It’s important to visit your veterinarian regularly and follow their recommendations. Annual testing will help protect your pet against these harmful parasites. Click the links below to learn more about each parasite, where they live in your pet, how they spread and signs to look for.
ROUNDWORMS
The most common intestinal parasite of dogs and cats. They are visible in feces and vomit.
HOOKWORMS
May cause a rash where they burrow through the skin. Puppies and kittens may not survive blood loss.
WHIPWORMS
Adult worms produce relatively small numbers of eggs which may be difficult to find on routine fecal tests.