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"Hookworms and Why Dogs are Kept off Beaches"
Detailed life cycle and the pathology associated with Hookworm species with
a life cycle diagram. Also included, important information about human infection (zoonotic disease) with this common canine parasite.
"Hookworm Infestation in Dogs"
Brief overview with a photo of hookworm eggs, from Pet Place.
"Guidelines for Veterinarians: Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids and Hookworms of Dogs and Cats"
From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This article is available online and in downloadable PDF format.
Hookworms: Pets to Humans
Scientific journal article on canine hookworms and human health hazards, from the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Hookworm - Images
See up close images of several species of this intestinal parasite.
"Managing Hookworms in the Landscape"
Hookworms are notoriously hard to get rid of in the environment. This is necessary to prevent/reduce reinfection. Learn ways to control this parasite in the environment in this article from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
Overview of Canine Hookworm Infections
Hookworm overview in a Q & A format, from the Baker Institute For Animal Health.
Leishmaniasis
This is a site devoted to Leishmaniasis for those who wish to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Leishmaniasis
This is a human site (Centers for Disease Control - CDC), but good information about the parasite, as it is a zoonotic (transmissible from animals to humans) disease.
zoonotic disease, much of the information is applicable to animals.
Leishmaniasis Overview
Technical article about this tropical protozoan disease of humans and animals, from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Leishmaniasis
Technical article on this parasite, from the Oklahoma State University - Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
Visceral Leishmaniasis In Dogs
Signs, symptoms, treatment and human health warning information, by Peter M. Schantz, VMD, PhD.
Lice
(Pediculosis)
From PetEducation.com. Good article discussing types of lice, life cycle,
and treatment.
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 canis)
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
Q & A format from Vet Info about Sarcoptic Mange, Scabies, and Red Mange.
Sarcoptic
Mange
Detailed discussion of this mite infestation in humans, complete with photos
and diagrams.
Sarcoptic
Mange
Also known as Scabies. This article also covers Demodex (Demodectic Mange).
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
Mike Richards, DVM answers various reader-submitted questions about this common parasite.
"Dog Tapeworms And Children"
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.
