When you hear the word "worm," you’ll likely think about the earthworms you find in your garden bed or under a rock you’ve moved in your yard. Worms that inhabit animals, such as dogs and cats, are ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more As an assistant in veterinary hospitals, I performed fecal tests to detect worms in cats. These intestinal ...

No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

Fall is a time to consider cat intestinal parasites, especially outdoor cats. Cats that have access to the outdoors often spend more time outside in the warm seasons in Colorado. During that time they ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian ...