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The History of Hookworms and Hookworm Disease
Hookworms have infected human intestines since prehistoric times. It's only in the last two centuries that humans have discovered and come to understand them better.
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Hookworm Infection in Humans
Two species of hookworms infect humans in warm climates, causing mild to serious disease. More than a billion people have these worms.
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Hookworm Infection in Dogs and Puppies
Hookworms infect the intestinal tract of dogs, attaching to the inside of the intestines and sucking blood from the infected dog. Hookworms can be very serious in puppies
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Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
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Parasites And Your Cat
Roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms come to mind when people think of parasites. But fleas, ticks, and ear mites are also parasites that can affect your cat's health.
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Zoonotic Diseases - Getting Sick From Your Pet
A zoonotic disease can be passed from an animal to a person. Find out how to protect yourself and your family against these diseases and still be able to keep your pet.
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Heartworm Preventive Treatment for Dogs
Heartworms, roundworms and hookworms can cause serious disease for your dog and are easily preventable using monthly medications such as Heartgard Plus Chewables.
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Can Dog Illnesses be Contagious to Kids?
Sometimes household pets can share more than friendships with children. These animals can have health conditions that are contagious to kids.
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Heartworm Medications for Cats
There are numerous heartworm medicines which can be used for cats. All are effective in preventing heartworms but there are several important differences between them.
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Intestinal Worms/Parasites in Pets
Dogs and cats can be victims to several different intestinal parasites or worms, but roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms are the most common.
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Dog and Cat Parasites
Feline and canine parasites are common health concerns which can cause numerous medical problems and are easily preventable.
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Human Parasites in Soil
The infective stage of many human parasites is found in soil, but not just any soil. How they get there, and how they infect people, isn't so straightforward.
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Rid Your Dog of Fleas
Advantage, Frontline, K9 Advantix, and Promeris are just a few of the products that control parasites in dogs.
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Treating Cat Worms at Home
Though you can easily treat feline parasites or worms at home, is it really the best choice for your kitty?
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Treating and Preventing Intestinal Worms in Pets
Intestinal parasites can cause signs ranging from mild and self-limiting to severe and potentially fatal. Diarrhea is a common symptom, as is dehydration and weight loss.
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Sentinel for Dogs Prevents Fleas and Heartworm
Sentinel for Dogs works to proactively prevent fleas, heartworm and three common canine intestinal parasites. The Flavor Tab formula makes compliance easy for pet owners.
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Revolution - Flea and Heartworm Control for Cats
Revolution is a commonly used product in cats and is effective at controlling many parasites, including feline heartworms and fleas. Read on to find out more.
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Heartworm Medications for Dogs
There are numerous medications which can be used to prevent heartworms in dogs. All are effective but there are differences in them as well. Read on to find out more.
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Diseases That People Can Catch from Cats
Most diseases that affect cats can't be transmitted to humans, but there are a few that people can contract from cats and other animals.
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Dog Worms
Dog worms are not only unpleasant. They are a serious hazard to health. Being alert to the cause, treatment and best preventive measures is important for any dog keeper.
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Puppies and Intestinal Parasites
Learn what intestinal parasites are, how puppies get them, and how dog owners can keep their pet safe.
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The Importance of Worming Your Dog or Cat
Intestinal worms can be harmful for pets and sometimes humans as well. Here are the symptoms to look out for and what you need to do to prevent these parasites.
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How Frequently Should a Cat Be Wormed?
Worms are intestinal parasites that can affect the health of cats and kittens. Cat owners can control them with worming medication treatments at appropriate intervals.
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Feline Flea Medications
There are many medications marketed to control fleas in cats. Cat owners need to consider both the pros and cons of these medications when deciding which to use.
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Canine Flea Medications
Dog owners often contemplate what products should be used to control and prevent fleas on their dogs. There are pros and cons involved with using any of the flea products
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Chimps are not Chumps
A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine.
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A Moment in Thyme
It's time to plant some thyme!
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HEARTWORMS AND GREYHOUNDS

Symbiosis (I can't live without you!)
Understand how closely some organisms interact with each other through the exploration of symbiotic relationships. A research activity at the end of the article can be done on the Internet or at your library to discover more about these interesting partnerships.
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Canine Health Care Tips
For most dog owners, keeping their pet healthy is a priority. Follow these canine health care tips to keep your dog healthy, fit, active and free of disease.
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Do Dogs Need Heartworm Preventive in Winter?
Some dog owners believe it's safe to stop heartworm preventive in cold weather but there are risks with this practice.
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Anorexia and Women of Color
Conventional wisdom says that anorexia nervosa is largely a white, Western girl's problem. Recent evidence suggests otherwise.
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Greyhounds vs Fleas, Part 1
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Interesting Facts About Pinworm
Scientists have discovered a number of interesting facts about pinworm infection, as well as the life cycle, close relatives, and history of Enterobius vermicularis.
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Mastiff Health
Health concerns of the Mastiff.
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Selamectin in Dogs and Cats
Selamectin is most commonly used for preventing heartworms and controlling fleas in dogs and cats, but is also able to treat ear mites as well as several other parasites.
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The Dangers of Heartworms
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What To Do With Doggy Poo
Dog poo is an increasing environmental burden washing dangerous bacteria into the water supply. There are alternatives to throwing a smelly plastic bag-full in the bin.
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Cat Flea Treatment Review
What flea preventatives work? Do you need to use a fogger for your home? And yes, you must treat the yard!
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Choosing Pets for Children
Selecting pets for kids can be stressful. This article gives parents a few things to consider before choosing animals for their children.
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Christmas Pets and Disease Transmission
Thinking of giving someone a pet for Christmas? Most people don't consider their pets a health risk, but 75% of new human diseases can be traced to animals.
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Dog Health Care
Many people do not know how to care for a dog and meet all of its needs; the top 6 are outlined.
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Natural Treatment for Parasites
Humans can get parasites from unsanitary facilities, uncooked meat or fish, contaminated soil or by inhaling eggs. Parasites can cause malnutrition and illness.
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Pet-Related Infections
Infections that occur in animals and can be passed to humans are known as zoonotic diseases. Contact between humans and their pets results in millions of zoonotic infecti
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Popular Tick Medicines for Dogs
There are several tick medicines which may be used in dogs and the best choice will depend on many factors, including the pros and cons of each individual tick medicine.
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Revolution - Flea and Heartworm Control for Dogs
Revolution can be used to control many parasites in dogs, including heartworms, fleas, some ticks, ear mites and scabies mites.Read on to find out more about Revolution.
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Strongylus vulgaris – Bloodworm
Strongylus vulgaris adults live in the intestine. Larvae migrate in blood vessels. This is a deadly parasite of horses in temperate zones all over the world.
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Treating Diarrhea in Dogs and Puppies
Diarrhea is a common occurrence in both dogs and puppies. When mild, diarrhea can often be controlled through feeding a bland diet. When severe, medical help is necessary
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Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?
Puppies and dogs are so adorable and sweet it is hard to imagine them doing something as repulsive as eating poop, but many do.
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Causes of Generalized Itching Without Skin Rash
Generalized itching in the absence of visible skin rashes, called pruritus sine materia, can be frustrating for both the patient and the treating physician.
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