A dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have Baylisascaris, or raccoon roundworm, eggs in its system during a routine ...
Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...
Learn how heartworm disease became widespread in dogs, reflecting an evolutionary history that spans back to ancient times.
Such evidence suggests early heartworms evolved alongside canines millions of years ago. Mosquitoes existed long before ...
The parasite, spread by mosquitos, can be life-threatening.
Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...