Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had ...

Hello, Woof readers. I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and getting excited for the summer that is around the corner. This month I will be discussing the infamous intestinal parasites that ...

Dogs are in heaven at the dog park, running, digging and fetching that ball. The not-so-fun part? Researchers found that one out of every five dogs going to a park has an intestinal parasite. Dogs are ...

Have you ever been out on a walk, and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

Dogs and cats can serve as hosts to parasites that live in their intestines. Although many pets may show no signs of infection, these parasites can cause your pet to become sick or even cause illness ...

When you’ve taken your dog in for a veterinary checkup, chances are you have heard the veterinarian discuss a fecal test and ...

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Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to ...