Articles related to "Intestinal Parasites"



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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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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Whipworm Infections in Dogs
Whipworms are one of the four most commonly diagnosed intestinal worms in dogs. Spread through contaminated soil, whipworms cause diarrhea which may become chronic.
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Coccidiosis in Puppies and Kittens
Coccidiosis is a disease caused by a microscopic parasite known as coccidia. Coccidiosis is common in kittens and puppies and can cause severe diarrhea with dehydration.
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Essential Oil Treatment for Intestinal Parasites
Intestinal parasites live in more than just the tropics, and can have long-term effects on health, energy levels, weight & more. Essential oils help eliminate parasites.
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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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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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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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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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Are Colon Cleanses Really Necessary?
Colon cleansing should not be considered a procedure only practiced by health nuts. Effective colon cleansing can lead to sustained health and a feeling of well being.
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Beef Tapeworm – Large Cestode of Humans
Wherever meat inspection fails and people enjoy eating rare or raw beef, the beef tapeworm finds a home in the human intestine. Luckily, it causes few health problems.
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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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Roundworms in Dogs and Cats
Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal worms found in dogs and cats. This parasite can be present in kittens and puppies at birth and can infect people as well.
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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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Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats
Tapeworm segments are often seen in a pet's feces or around the pet's tail and anus. Most commonly obtained through fleas, these parasites are common in dogs and cats.
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What is a Tapeworm?
Adult tapeworms are fascinating hermaphrodites with no mouths. Most must first live in one or two other animals before they mature in a vertebrate intestine.
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What is Trichinosis?
The intestinal nematode Trichinella spiralis infects people through undercooked meat, causing trichinosis (or trichinellosis), a potentially life threatening illness.
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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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Parasites to the Rescue
We usually think of parasitic infections as being bad. However, in this case, an infection may help certain patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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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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Cats and Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii affects many different species, but it's a cat parasite. Cats spread it while they are acutely ill.
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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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Cryptosporidiosis; The New Enemy
Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.
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Heartworm Cats
A diagnosis of heartworm disease in cats is rare but heartworm prevention is still necessary for the life of your cat.
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Nosema spp. – Honeybee Parasites
Nosema apis has long been known as an intestinal parasite of European honeybees. Nosema ceranae seems to be new and may be causing colony collapse disorder.
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Aromatherapy for Pets
Before giving your cat, dog, or other pet antibiotics or chemical flea repellent, consider natural remedies to treat sprains, injuries, fleas, ticks, and parasites.
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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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Preventing Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is easily prevented with heartworm prevention medications that are now availabe through your veterinarian.
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Folic Acid
Learn the goods and bads of Folic Acid
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Jurassic Poop
Jurassic Poop, an educational and hilarious children's book that shows there's more to poop than meets the nose.
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Cats with Bad Breath
There are several different reasons that your feline may have bad breath, and some are health related. Learn how you can improve your kitty's dental hygiene.
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Citronella Essential Oil
Citronella essential oil is most commonly known for its use as an insect repellent; however, citronella oil also has other properties and use in aromatherapy.
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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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Epazote, a cure for flatulence!
Epazote is a new world herb that may find its way into your Mexican cuisine.
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Heartworms Can Be Deadly for Dogs
Don't let one mosquito bite prove fatal for your dog when prevention is so easy.
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How to Stop a Dog From Scooting
If your dog is scooting on his bottom like a bicycle "popping wheelies", it may be time to have him checked out for impacted anal glands or other problems.
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Low Blood Sugar in Puppies
Puppies, especially toy breeds, are susceptible to falling glucose levels of Transient Juvenile Hypoglycemia which can cause coma, seizures, brain damage and death.
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Natural Cat Health Care
By request, this article is an abbreviated list of herbal and natural remedies for cat health care.
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Research Supports Value of Neem Herbal Extracts
Herbal remedies are often touted as wonder drugs but fail to stand up to their claims. A growing body of evidence indicates that neem may be a valuable medicinal plant.
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Spring Fever? Hopefully Not.
This time of year is perfect for updating all your pet's health requirements.
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A Moment in Thyme
It's time to plant some thyme!
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Aromatherapy and Headaches
Aromatherapy has many health uses and is known to be successful in reducing and eliminating headaches.
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Ascaris lumbricoides – Life Cycle
Ascaris lumbricoides is the large intestinal worm familiar to people all over the world. This roundworm infects people when they swallow soil containing infective eggs.
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Demodectic and Sarcoptic Dog Mange
A diagnosis of mange by your veterinarian is never fun. The treatment for dog mange can be long and looking at the bald patches on your dog can be heartbreaking.
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Demodex or Red Mange Affects Puppies
Demodectic mange, sometimes called Demodicosis, occurs in puppies with an underdeveloped immune system. Diagnosis and treatment are usually successful.
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Effective Natural Treatments for Cat Diarrhea
There are several home remedies to treat cat diarrhea. These natural treatments are inexpensive, easy to use, and effective.
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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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Finding an Abandoned Pet
Pets go missing from their homes everyday, luckily people find lost dogs and cats everyday. The problem is what to do with animals found lost.
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Halloween for Dogs
Pumpkins, chocolate, and alcohol can be dangerous. These precautions will help keep your pet safe and happy when the jack-o-lanterns are grinning.
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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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