Listed below are the most
common types of parasites.
Fleas and Ticks The most
common type of parasites inflicting grief on your pet are fleas and ticks.
The most
common type of parasites and worms that affect pet dogs and cats... Continue reading Common Worms and Parasites: Identifying Worms and Symptoms →
Not exact matches
There are many
types of cat
parasites — roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, lungworms and coccida, to name the most
common.
Roundworms or ascarids are the most
common type of intestinal
parasite in dogs.
There are several
types of mites that can live in your dog's ear, but the most
common are Otodectes cynotis — tiny, eight - legged
parasites that feed on the wax and oils in a dog's ear canal.
This is not a complete list
of parasites, but only a description
of some
of the more
common types.
Ask your veterinarian about a
parasite prevention program that's appropriate for your cat's lifestyle and health, as well as the
types of parasites common in your area.
This is the most
common type of diarrhea noted with infections or
parasites, but can also be seen when a dog or cat is under treatment with certain medications.
A fecal test is an intestinal
parasite screening; it tests for many different
types of intestinal
parasites including the most
common parasites, Coccidia, Giardia, Whipworm, Hookworm and Roundworm.
He suffered from a
type of Babesia
common among fighting dogs; he and many
of his fellow Vicktory dogs arrived with the disease, carried by a blood
parasite spread through bite wounds.
Symptoms differ depending on the
type of parasite and the location
of infection, but some
common clinical signs include: