Intestinal parasites in dogs: They’re more common than you think

Believe it or not, many organisms live rent-free inside your dog. Some provide health benefits, such as helping to break down food or regulate chemical balances. Others, like intestinal parasites, can cause serious health problems.

The most common intestinal parasites are roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia. These live off and survive at the expense of their hosts, either by stealing their food or feeding on them directly.

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