Ringworm
(Dermatophytosis)
(Ringworm is not technically a parasite, but included here to be complete.)
"Ringworm: A Persistent Fungus", by Ann Marie Falk Information Specialist University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
Ringworm
Excellent overview on Ringworm, complete with photos from the Long Beach Animal Hospital.
Ringworm
in Dogs & Cats
From the Pet Professor. Article written by Ron Hines DVM PhD.
Ringworm in Dogs and Cats
Brief overview of Ringworm, by By Dr. Bob Judd, DVM and Veterinary Partner.
Roundworms (Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara cati)
Excellent detailed article on this common parasite that is also transmissible to humans, by Holly Nash, DVM, MS. (See also Zoonotic
diseases - Roundworm)
Roundworm
From Novartis Animal Health. Photos of roundworm specimens, life cycle diagram, and treatment options.
Sarcoptic Mites and
Mange
Excellent article filled with many photos of this itchy mite parasite of dogs, cats, humans and other animals. Also known as Scabies.
Sarcoptic
Mange
Diagram of this parasite, along with photos of a dog and cat with this
disease, help the viewer understand the condition caused by this parasite.
Treatment is also discussed.
Sarcoptic
Mange
Detailed discussion of this mite infestation in humans, complete with photos
and diagrams.
Tapeworm Fact Sheet
Facts about Dipylidium (Tapeworm) Infection and human infection potential, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Also available as a downloadable PDF.
Tapeworm
Q & A format, all about tapeworms - from the Animal Clinc.
Tapeworm
Brief overview of this intestinal parasite, from dog.com.
Tapeworms
Tapeworm overview, with photo of a tapeworm segment, from Novartis Animal Health.
"Dog Tapeworms And Children"
Even though this article mentions dog tapeworms, this also applies to cat tapeworms. Children and infants are the humans most commonly infected with Tapeworm. Learn what the signs are and how to treat this zoonotic disease here.
Tick
Overview
Discussion of types of ticks (hard, soft) and life cycles, from Larisa Vredevoe,
Ph.D, Deparment of Entomology, University of California, Davis.
Tick
Removal
How to safely remove a tick from you or your pet.
Whip
Worms (Trichuriasis)
Detailed discussion about this intestinal parasite, and how to treat a whipworm
infection, from PetEducation.com.
Whip
Worms (Trichuriasis)
Life cycle diagram and brief description of disease, from Long Beach Animal Hospital.
Whip
Worms
Excellent overview complete with several images, by Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP.
Worms - Overview
Covering several types of canine intestinal parasites, including: Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Whipworms, Coccidia and Giardia. (Please also see individual worms listed above alphabetically.)
Worms - Overview
Covering several types of canine intestinal parasites, including: Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Whipworms, and Coccidia. (Please also see individual worms listed above alphabetically.)
Worms - Overview
Covering several types of canine intestinal parasites, including: Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, and Whipworms. Several photos on this site of actual worms. (Please also see individual worms listed above alphabetically.)
