Hookworm in Dogs and What You Can Do

What is Hookworm? Hookworms are small, thin parasitic worms that are less than one inch long. They primarily affect the intestines by attaching to the intestinal wall with their hook-like teeth. They feed on their hosts blood and tissue, moving from one place to another and leaving small ulcers where they were attached. There are […]

Heartworm and Natural Prevention for Your Pet

What is Heartworm? Heartworm is a disease that mainly affects dogs, cats, and ferrets. Although not as common, it can also affect other mammals, including humans. Heartworms are foot-long worms that wreck havoc on the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of the body. It can cause damage to a number of organs of the body as well […]