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Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites found in cats. They ...

Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms ...

Most dog owners are familiar with the risk of heartworm to their pets. Dogs are the primary host of this dangerous parasite and the most likely to get sick from them, but they aren't the only animals ...

Diarrhea in cats can have several causes, with infections from single-cell intestinal parasites being a common explanation. Researchers studied nearly 300 cats in order to assess the presence and ...

What is Giardia in cats? Giardia is a parasite that can affect cats, humans, and other animals. Cats are particularly susceptible to many gastrointestinal (GI) parasites that affect different body ...

Close-up these worms are terrifying, but they’re no better from a distance (Pictures: Dr David Maitland/SWNS) These shocking images reveal the creepy worms that could be living inside your cat. The ...

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