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A ringworm is not a circular worm. It isn’t a worm at all. It is a fungus, and it affects the skin, nails, and hair. It can affect either humans or animals when there is an irritation, or breakdown, ...

When you hear the word "worm," you’ll likely think about the earthworms you find in your garden bed or under a rock you’ve moved in your yard. Worms that inhabit animals, such as dogs and cats, are ...

Cats are very loving animals and they deserve the best care. One of the most important steps is cat deworming. Worms are small parasites that can live inside your cat’s stomach and make them sick.

As pet parents, we prioritize keeping our furry family members happy and healthy. Yet worms in pets often get overlooked, even though these pesky parasites can pose significant health issues. You ...

When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ...

Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...