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Pork roundworm infection in dogs is caused by a parasite called Trichinella spiralis. Eating infected or raw pork is usually the cause of the condition. Generally, younger puppies and senior dogs are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from ...

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

Researchers are warning that a parasite that can kill dogs has been discovered in states that it has not otherwise been seen, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside. While ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Humane Society of Utah is warning pet owners of a possible parasite outbreak after several dogs were surrendered from different homes with infections. The infection stems from ...

UC Riverside researchers gather samples from the Colorado River in Blythe, California. UC Riverside scientists confirmed, for the first time, that the fatal dog parasite is present in California.