Dogs at a sheep ranch lounge beside a vehicle in Tierra del Fuego in southern Chile. Canine echinococcosis, a parasitic disease, has increased in the province after a deworming program was canceled.

Cats and dogs need regular deworming, say vets, but how often is "regular"? This all depends on their lifestyle and how much you are using other methods to limit the chances they will get worms. If ...

Deworming is an essential treatment that most pets should undergo, especially cats and dogs. This vet treatment involves medications that remove parasites in pets. Some pet owners administer the ...

Of all the parasitic infestations a dog may face, heartworm is among the scariest for both pet and owner. A single bite from an infected mosquito can deposit immature heartworm larvae into a dog’s ...

Dog owners know the importance of regular veterinarian checkups and vaccinations for the health of their beloved pets. However, don’t forget about some of the other medications that dogs need to ...

A parasitic disease, canine echinococcosis, has increased in Chile’s Tierra del Fuego province after a governmental dog deworming program was cancelled in 2004, according to a study from the ...