She is driven by a lifelong belief in the power of the human-animal bond—shaped early by grow… Hookworms may be tiny, but in ...

Hookworms are a common intestinal parasite of puppies. Depending on the species, they suck blood or take bites out of the wall of the dog's small intestine, which can result in severe bleeding. All ...

Hookworms -- a common parasite in animals -- have become resistant to multiple deworming drugs used to kill them, a new study finds. Veterinarians typically use three types of drugs to kill hookworms, ...

Fleas and ticks aren’t the only parasites that suck your dog’s blood. Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) are intestinal parasites that live in your pets’ guts. Nationwide, they are probably the most ...

A very close friend of mine told me recent reports suggest that dog worms are becoming resistant to medications and the real risk is to our kids. I have two young kids at home, along with a 2-year-old ...

Benzimidazole-based dewormers, one of the best methods for treating canine parasites, are at risk of losing their efficacy, with hookworms becoming resistant to the treatment. A University of ...