Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), explains why tapeworm and heartworm tests miss cases, how fecal flotation falls short, and why clinician judgment matters most.

A recent study by researchers at the UW reveals a deadly parasite in local coyotes that transfers to dogs and humans.

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal parasitic infection that can affect dogs and cats , so it’s important for pet ...

But 1983 marked another personal milestone: meeting my first-ever patient with rat lungworm disease (RLWD). When the ...

Heartworm’s global spread likely stems from ancient canid hosts, not recent human activity. Findings may reshape treatment ...

A local veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets up to date on de-worming medications following the ...