Roundworms Most Common Chicken Parasite Very occasionally in severe cases, a worm can migrate to the hens' oviduct and a worm will be found inside an egg – a decidedly unsavory experience! Note: As unappealing as it may look, it is not a health threat to humans.
Bread that contains fruits or ingredients that are toxic to dogs, such as raisins and certain nuts, should be avoided. High-fiber, whole wheat bread can be given, but dog owners should closely obse (...)
Ancylostoma spp., also known as hookworms, are blood-sucking intestinal parasites that can live in the small intestinal tract of your dog. These parasites can cause severe anemia and inflammation i (...)
Roundworm infection is common and treatment is fairly straightforward. A variety of oral deworming drugs are available to kill the adult roundworm, including pyrantel, milbemycin, fenbenzadole and (...)
The effects of salt and sodium on the canine body On the flip side, when a dog consumes too much salt, salt poisoning can occur. We call this Hypernatremia meaning the sodium levels in the blood ar (...)
A small health risk can be associated with pigeon contact. Three human diseases, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis and psittacosis are linked to pigeon droppings. A fungus that grows in bird droppings (...)