Myiasis is the term used to describe infestation of maggots, which are fly larva that live on necrotic & dying tissue. Especially prone are those pets confined to the outdoors with situations in which their skin remains moist. - Read more

Most single cell organisms are free-living & innocuous but a sinister few can invade our pets, causing a range of problems including serious diarrhea, which can lead to weight loss, debilitation & even death. - Read more

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Mange is a very contagious condition of the skin caused by mites & parasites in animals. - Read more

Okay, so here is one of the topics of cat care that no one likes to talk about, but still needs to be covered, internal parasites. - Read more

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Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of eline worms. - Read more

Even if you take the best possible care of your cat, she is likely to become an unhappy host to a varied collection of parasites - internal, external or both. By knowing what to look for, you can help to eradicate most of these pests. - Read more

When we think of tapeworms, also known as cestodes, most of us imagine long, flat, wriggling worms that inhabit the intestines of dogs, cats or even people. - Read more

Any products you use should be made specifically for rabbits or for cats. - Read more

When pet owners talk about worms, they are really talking about all gastrointestinal parasites. And there are several gastrointestinal parasites that commonly affect our dogs & cats. - Read more

Fleas, ticks, heartworms & intestinal worms: for their small size, these parasites pack a lot of misery for you & your pet. Here are some guidelines & recommendations to keep your household safe & happy. - Read more

Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the protozoan Cryptosporidium parvum, is an important cause of gastroenteritis & diarrhea in a variety of animal species, including humans. It is often a secondary disorder in cats & people with compromised immune systems. - Read more

Protozoal infections are disorders caused by a variety of different organisms affecting multiple systems, causing a variety of many different signs & diseases. - Read more

Renal parasites are worms that invade the urinary tract. Affected individuals usually have no clinical signs, especially with Capillaria species, but some pets may be extremely ill if they have associated kidney failure or severe infection. - Read more

Strongyloides are tiny worms that burrow in the small intestine, causing diarrhea. They can be transferred to kittens through the mother's milk but most infections result from direct exposure to feces from other infected animals. - Read more