In the UK, worms in dogs are a common issue. They can cause distressing, ill-health to our dogs and may come back at any time, even after treatment. Across the world there are many types of worms in dogs, or parasitic infections, but in the UK we deal primarily with just two. They are known [Continue]

Worms in dogs can be a persistent nuisance, as well as a bit of a gruesome subject. Nevertheless, knowing where to look for worms in dogs and how to identify them is still important. With a clear understanding of where to look for worms, you can minimise the risk of them doing your dog harm. [Continue]

For our pets, worms in dogs are an everyday problems. In the UK there are two parasites which are most common known as the roundworm and the tapeworm. Roundworms are most commonly associated with puppies and tapeworms more with adult dogs. Here is an introduction to both. Roundworms will normally have infested a puppy before [Continue]

Worms in dogs seem to be one of those dog health care problems that return.  This is because their lifecycle is designed to be hard to break. The threat of worms in dogs to canine and human health means that owners have a responsibility to intervene in the worm cycle and try to stop infestation. [Continue]

The term ‘worms in dogs’ is used to describe many different internal parasites which can infect our pets. Treatment for worms in dogs can be bought at veterinary surgeries and pet shops and it is important to use them regularly. Responsible pet care and regular worming treatments go hand in hand. There are two common [Continue]

Responsible dog owners should understand the consequences of worms in dogs and the potential harm they can cause to people too. Worms in dogs are internal parasites which can lead to ill health in dogs as well as humans. Although worms in dogs do cause damage to their health, there are often no symptoms until [Continue]