However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carry a little-known risk — a parasitic flatworm called ...

Giardia is a tiny parasite that lives in the intestines. It can infect humans, mammals, and birds. Giardia infection, known as giardiasis, causes diarrhea in your dog. It's important to know that you ...

Most illnesses cannot jump between humans and dogs. However, there is a select few that, if you're not careful, can cross ...

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 ...

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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 ...