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Lungworm is a generic term for a parasite that infects the lungs. I’ve thankfully never diagnosed a case of cat lungworms ...

Most dog owners are familiar with the risk of heartworm to their pets. Dogs are the primary host of this dangerous parasite and the most likely to get sick from them, but they aren't the only animals ...

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The best cat dewormers treat tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. Our top picks include broad-spectrum topical treatments ...

Dear Dr. Fox: A year ago, I decided to take care of a stray cat in my backyard. When I saw him running around with a piece of bread I had thrown out for the birds, I knew there was a problem. I would ...

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Lungworm is a parasite that infects your cat’s lungs. There are several types of parasites that cause infection, but the most common is Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. Others include Eucoleus aerophilus, ...