Common Worms Your Pet May Have Picked Up
Intestinal parasites, or worms, are a plague to both dogs and cats. Most pets will harbor worms at some point in their lifetime. Puppies and kittens have a high incidence of intestinal parasites, and most receive de-worming treatment as part of their routine care. Roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms are the most common culprits of these infections.
Warning: Most Human Medications Are Not Safe for Pets
Your medicine cabinet may be hazardous to your pet’s health. This is where most people store various over-the-counter medications, painkillers, antihistamines, and vitamins.
“Dogs and cats are not small people. What is safe for people may not be safe for pets,” says Dr. Valentina Merola, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. “Most human medication has the potential to cause severe problems.”