There are many parasites found in the gastrointestinal system of both dogs and cats. These invaders can cause serious illness ...

Feral cats using the sands of Miami Beach as a giant communal litter box has led to an increasing outbreak of hookworm. The Miami-Dade Department of Health has confirmed that three new cases of ...

The Companion Animal Parasite Council report alerts pet owners, veterinarians and pet services about increase in positive hookworm tests, throughout the United States. Factors in the spread of ...

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

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MIAMI BEACH (CBS4) - A health problem on Miami Beach seems to be spreading. Officials say more stray cats are using the sand as a litter box leading to an increased number of hookworms. Six people ...